March in New England brings the earliest signs of spring. Plants that have been dormant all winter start to wake up and so do ...

About 90% of flowering plants rely on animals to transfer their pollen and optimize reproduction, making pollination one of ...

Spring is approaching in the northern hemisphere, and with it come the perennial considerations about which kinds of flowers ...

Flower shape and size impact urban bee survival. Discover how planting diverse blooms can support wild bee populations.

Also known as hummingbird mint or anise hyssop, this stunning perennial is part of the mint family, making it fragrant and ...

A majority of beekeepers around the country have lost at least half of their honey bees in a mysterious disappearance over ...

Local beekeepers are keeping an eye on the massive colony losses in the state. They're not too concerned of colony loss in the area, but it is on their radar as the loss of bee affects the vegetation.

Hummingbirds are on their way to Texas. The migration map shows some in San Antonio and Houston already. Here's how to ...

To test whether bees are more plentiful in natural areas ... Some of the plants in this family do not even offer nectar as a ...

In a study published in the journal Ecological Applications, Concordia researchers look at how certain floral characteristics ...

Planting native plants that provide nectar can attract hummingbirds. Plants like trumpet honeysuckle, bee balm and hummingbird sage provide much more nectar than hybrids and exotics. Plant native ...