If you were a bee, how would you choose a flower to land on? You might go to the most beautiful one, as pollination biologists have long suggested that flowers with striking colors attract pollinators ...

New beekeepers have placed their orders for packages of bees. Experienced beekeepers may be ordering some replacements or additional bees for their yards. There are apiaries that raise bees for ...

No species is a ‘villain’ – and even humans’ least favourite creatures are part of a web that makes all life possible, says author Jo Wimpenny ...

Spring is on its way and with that comes birds and bees. If you want to attract more pollinators to your garden, there's one ...

Garden decor doesn't have to be expensive. Take your unused or worn kitchen items and repurpose them into the ultimate garden ...

Winter is a good time to plan to enhance your garden with plants that will attract birds all year long. It takes more than ...

Ruby-throated hummingbird season is an annual event in the eastern United States, kicking off during the month of March.

Hummingbirds and butterflies alike adore one colorful plant that will brighten up your garden and provide a great companion for your coneflowers.

Although they look like bees, they are a type of fly engaging in Batesian mimicry, a type of identity theft that’s done to fool predators. To tell whether it’s a fly or a bee, a closer look shows ...

As the snow begins to melt and the temperatures rise, black bears in Connecticut are set to re-emerge and become active, just ...

If you want to see more hummingbirds in your yard or garden, try planting these hummingbird-favorite shrubs that bloom throughout spring and summer.

This means that with just a couple of days above 50°F, the insects that have accumulated enough degree days are out and about ...