Gardens buzz with life, especially when they host flowers that attract bees. These industrious pollinators are drawn to blooms that provide rich nectar and pollen sources. The dance between flowers ...

In other words, bees do not choose flowers based only on color or scent. Social behavior can also shape which plants succeed. This study took place in a controlled environment. In nature, pollinators ...

Nils Nielsen, the zany Greenlandic-Dane in charge of Japan’s women’s national team, is sometimes blown away by what he sees ...

For flowering plants, attracting the right pollinator can be a matter of survival – and new research shows how they do it is ...

Bambi's Flower Friends and bees enjoying Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival!

Nils Nielsen has drawn on some colourful analogies to discuss the difference between Japan and Australia's varied ...

Without them, many fruits, vegetables, and flowering plants would struggle. Yet, bee populations are under threat. Fortunately, DIY gardeners can bridge the divide and help keep bees safe. Experts say ...

Q: What can I do in my garden to help out the bees? I know I should plant more flowers, but what type? Is there anything else ...

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

As spring begins, bees and other pollinators begin to get to work. Many people may be cautious of bees, whether due to allergies or fear of ...

Bees rely on simple decision rules, using color as the first clue when choosing flowers and adding more cues only when needed.

Delighting in a flower gives us more than a moment of sensory pleasure. It connects us to an ancient, productive bond ...