This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “The World Starts to Bud” by Kayleigh Briggs, 15, of Rutland. The photo is “Turning Life” by Bea Robinson, 15, of South Burlington.

Finally, provide water. A shallow dish filled with pebbles and water, or a birdbath with added rocks, gives thirsty bees a ...

In this strategically-planned neighborhood, humans and pollinators live in harmony.

Have you noticed bees flying low over your grass and digging small holes? If so, you might have digger bees. These solitary bees nest individually in the ground, unlike honeybees, which form colonies.

STARKVILLE — While honeybees are important for crops and as a food source for humans, native bees pollinate as much as 80% of many important crops and should be protected as well. Jeff Harris, bee ...

While honeybees are important for crops and as a food source for humans, native bees pollinate as much as 80% of many important crops and should be protected as well. Jeff Harris, bee specialist with ...

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 ...

Pollination, the transfer of pollen from male to female parts of the same or a different flower, is necessary to produce fruit and seed in many horticultural crops such as tomatoes, squash, watermelon ...

National Geographic releases the un-bee-lievable trailer for the next installment of their Emmy-winning "Secrets of" franchise. From executive producer James Cameron, "Secrets of the Bees" explores ...

The mural of the garden shed at the UC Davis Bee Haven features native bees. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey) The UC Davis Bee Haven is not just the home of honey bees, Apis mellifera. The half-acre ...

Early spring can feel quiet. Trees are bare, flowers are scarce, and most insects seem absent. Look closely on the first warm ...