Adding companion flowers to your garden is easier than you think it is. With the right plants, you can have it all, including easy-to-grow plants, beautiful blooms, and pollinator magnets. Maximize ...

To invite more hummingbirds to your garden, consider planting these flowers as a dynamic duo. They both feed the birds and ...

Gardens come alive with the buzzing of bees, fluttering butterflies and graceful hummingbirds each spring and summer. In June, we celebrate National Pollinator Month in the U.S., honoring these tiny ...

In lab experiments and field studies, the team tracked the beetles with fluorescent dyes as they moved from cone to cone.

Some plants produce heat, which has long puzzled botanists. But a new study suggests that infrared radiation is an ancient method to lure beetle pollinators ...

In recognition of Pollinator Week June 16-22, 2025, let’s see what is blooming at Purdue FNR Tippecanoe County property, Martell Forest. Wild petunia, Ruellia sp, are several species found in woodland ...

National Pollinator Week is June 21-27. To celebrate, let’s look at some of our important pollinators. First a botany review. Pollination occurs when pollen is moved within a flower or, in the case of ...

The honeybee is one of the goldenrod's best customers, collecting its pollen for protein and its nectar in order to produce honey (a sweet treat that doubles as an antibacterial agent). The ...

Gardeners know the ecological benefits of a pollinator garden, but Stella Cruz’s blossoming front yard offers even greater rewards. Seeing hummingbirds drinking nectar from deep-throated flowers, a ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. CHESTERVILLE — If you started your day with coffee, if you are are about to ...