Of the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70% nest in the ground. And like many of their counterparts that nest above ...

IN last month’s Going Green column I talked about the Bee Friendly Henley project the town council has instigated. I deliberately did not mention bee hotels, which is something we are also encouraging ...

BROOKLYN, NY — The New York City Department of Transportation, The Horticultural Society of New York and Rutgers University announced Thursday the creation of a new initiative that would create ...

Wildflowers growing on land previously used for buildings and factories can accumulate lead, arsenic, and other metal ...

Spring has sprung and you want to clean up the garden. But wait! Leave stalks and leaves alone because they are beneficial ...

This means that bees now have fewer places where they can make a home (called a habitat). As the weather gets more extreme due to climate change, this reduces the areas where bees can safely live.

Habitat fragmentation is generally thought to be the most important factor driving bee declines, but climate change is having an increasing role to play in their demise. The recent Buglife report ...

For many homeowners or renters with yards, developing the front or rear spaces of our dwelling places into an outdoor haven of relaxation and enjoyment is near the top of our priority lists. And why ...

As part of the program, growers agree to plant a mix of wildflowers and other plants in their groves to create a more natural, healthy habitat for bees. Food products that use produce from these ...

To encourage bee habitats, mow your lawn less (join #NoMowMay, the annual campaign by Plantlife) and allow your garden to grow wild. Those without a garden can look into supporting local “pollin ...