In honor of Pollinator Week, some of our pollinator visitors
So happy to see pollinators enjoying the native habitat we created for them! Top photo is of a Leaf Cutting Bee on a flowerhead of the...
Happy National Pollinator Week!
Even if you don't have a garden, you can plant for pollinators in containers on your porch, balcony, deck, patio, etc. Here is some great...
In a gust of wind...
. . . this little Summer Long-Horned male bee was blown off track onto the petal of a California poppy. It was minding its own business,...
Plant Ceanothus and they will come
If you live in California, plant California lilacs Ceanothus. They are very easy to grow, as long as they are planted in the right place....
The decline of insect populations
Illustration by Catherine Tai Why? And why is this so critical? What is happening with the ecosystem? Read about what is happening to our...
The bees are back
Currently, as we don't have rainy days, as I work in the back field, I'm seeing the return of bees and butterflies. It's always such a...
Plant native for native bees
Yes, plant it and they will come! Find your native plant society here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/wildflowers/links
Join us at the Bee Bash
If you are in the Bay Area this Saturday, April 1st, you have a great opportunity to hear bee expert speakers, including the Xerxes...
Bee Hotel a Deathtrap?
Before you put up a bee hotel, think about the environment you are creating. And be prepared to maintain a clean, healthy environment for...
Bumblebees play!
Fascinating! This study suggests that bumblebees have feelings. https://www.npr.org/2022/11/05/1134355887/bumblebees-can-play-does-it-mea...
