Pollination and Bees
Information on pollination and bees, including gardening for native pollinators, such as butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial insects like moths and wasps. Tips on bee health, Beekeeping 101, and pollination requirements for fruits and nuts.
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Workshops$5.00
Fall Cleanup for the Pollinator Garden
When 11/16/2024Length 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format In-PersonWondering which plants in your pollinator garden need a fall cleanup and which can wait until spring? Join us to find out! -
ArticlesRaising Monarchs at Home—More Harm Than Good?
Monarch butterflies have a low survival rate from egg to adult, but experts now caution that it may not be helpful to raise them in captivity. -
ArticlesFeeding the Flower Flies: How to Attract Flies to Your Garden
Though flies may have a bad reputation, many are actually beneficial pollinators. Find out more about flower flies and the plants and gardening practices that will nurture them. -
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ArticlesCulinary Herbs are Good for Beneficial Insects, Including Pollinators
Many common culinary herbs are useful not only in our kitchens but also to pollinators and other beneficial insects. -
ArticlesTweaking Your Garden Calendar for Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects
Creating a healthy garden, teaming with pollinators and other beneficial insects, requires adding, changing, or removing a few tasks in the gardening process through the seasons. -
ArticlesPollinator Myths
Common misconceptions about pollinators can get in the way of our understanding and, therefore, our ability to support them. -
ArticlesCreating a Puddling Station for Pollinators
Water is essential to all living beings, vital not only to humans but also to the myriad of creatures inhabiting our garden. -
VideosLearn Now Video: How To Do an Alcohol Wash
Length 2:42An alcohol wash is the most effective way to determine if your honey bee colony needs to be treated for Varroa mites. -
WorkshopsPlant Identification Walk
Length 1 hourJoin Dr. Eric Burkhart for a Plant ID Walk exploring invasive plants, native gardening, and more. Perfect for homeowners, woodland owners, property managers. -
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Beekeeping Around the World: World Traveler
When Watch NowLength 1 hourRecorded Mar 28, 2024Event Format On-Demand | RecordedGlobal bee health challenges in Nova Scotia, South India, NSW, Australia, and Zimbabwe highlight shared responsibility. Join us as we address factors like declining queen longevity and urging beekeepers to manage their stock. -
ArticlesAttracting Hummingbirds
Learn about the many aspects of hummingbirds and how to attract them to your property. -
ArticlesBeekeeping - Honey Bees
Honey bees can be managed to produce many products, but they are even more valued for the major role they play in pollination of agricultural crops. -
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Beekeeping Around the World: Mexico
When Watch NowLength 1 hourRecorded Mar 7, 2024Event Format On-Demand | RecordedDiscover differences in U.S. and Mexican beekeeping, diverse practices, the connection between traditional ecological knowledge and other systems, and practical applications of beekeepers' knowledge. -
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Beekeeping Around the World: Himalayas
When Watch NowLength 1 hourRecorded Mar 21, 2024Event Format On-Demand | RecordedExplore the vital role of the Asian honey bee in mountain villages, addressing challenges and opportunities for eco-friendly income in a diverse landscape where Apis cerana plays a crucial pollination role. -
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Beekeeping Around the World: Sweden
When Watch NowLength 1 hourRecorded Mar 14, 2024Event Format On-Demand | RecordedDiscover all aspects of beekeeping in Sweden, from general facts and equipment to nectar sources, climatic conditions, and health regulations, including the Swedish Bees platform in the Pollinate Sweden network. -
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Beekeeping Around the World: Lesotho
When Watch NowLength 1 hourRecorded Feb 29, 2024Event Format On-Demand | RecordedExplore the impact of beekeeping in Lesotho on the three pillars of sustainability: Environmental, Social, and Economic aspects. -
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Beekeeping Around the World: Ukraine
When Watch NowLength 1 hourRecorded Feb 15, 2024Event Format On-Demand | RecordedGain valuable insights into the world of beekeeping in Ukraine with us. -
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Beekeeping Around the World: Thailand
When Watch NowLength 1 hourRecorded Feb 22, 2024Event Format On-Demand | RecordedOur renewed Beekeeping Around the World Series returns, highlighting the unique practices of honey beekeeping in Thailand! -
ArticlesMonitoreo de Varroa con lavado de alcohol
Este método de monitoreo de varroa está basado en el lavado de abejas con alcohol. -
ArticlesManteniendo abejas melíferas
Las abejas de la miel pueden ser manejadas para producir una gran variedad de productos, pero su mayor valor está en el rol que juegan en la polinización de cultivos agrícolas. -
ArticlesPollination Requirements for Various Fruits and Nuts
Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male part (anther) of a flower to the female part (pistil) of the same or another flower of the same sort. -
WorkshopsBeekeeping Club Presidents' Reception
Length 2 hoursExtension educators help you stay current on beekeeping trends and best practices while providing a platform to network with like-minded individuals at this reception. -
ArticlesPollination and Pollinators
Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or another flower. The result is the production of fertile seeds. -
ArticlesPlanting Pollinator-Friendly Gardens
One of the most important ways you can help pollinators is by provisioning your yard with plants that provide pollen and nectar. To attract butterflies, you will also need to include a variety of larval host plants for caterpillars to eat.
