Bees need us and we need them. In your yard, plant a succession of spring, summer and fall flowering plants so bees have a continual source of nectar. In return, they help pollinate plants in our home ...

Mason bees are solitary, gentle, non-aggressive bees that do not live in hives, produce honey or sting and have no hive to defend. They are easy to host and require no beekeeping skills.

Gardeners know that it is important to attract beneficial insects as pollinators. One pollinator native to our region is the ...

Help your garden by helping the environment.

There are over 4,000 native bee species and many are in decline. Here are beneficial types of garden bees that need a boost ...

There are lots of things that can be planted. You can plant flowers, bushes, trees and other plants. You can plant your feet.

Over 400 native bee species exist in New York, most of which are solitary ground-nesters. Native bees are vital pollinators, especially for certain fruits and vegetables, using a "buzz pollination" ...

Mason bees hibernate in cocoons through the winter and emerge in early spring, pollinating up to 95% of fruit tree and flower blooms. They are easy to host, require no beekeeping skills, and are ideal ...