Pollinator Patch

Most recent stories in Pollinator Patch

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  Ben Reynard

  

  New research finds surprising science behind bumble bee superfood

  phys.org - Daegan Miller

  It's the spines. This is the conclusion of two new papers, led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, showing that the spiny …

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  Ben Reynard

  

  Inside the Rise of Bee Lawns

  sierraclub.org - By Anne Readel

  Laurie Pellerite, a retired schoolteacher and avid gardener, had already filled her flower beds with native plants but wanted to do more to attract …

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  Ben Reynard

  

  Conservation Efforts Have a Massive Blind Spot

  sierraclub.org - By Grace van Deelen

  Earth’s biodiversity crisis is staggering. By one estimate, there’s been a near 70 percent decline in wildlife species populations since 1970. But …

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  Ben Reynard

  

  A chilling effect: How farms can help pollinators survive the stress of climate change

  grist.org - Lela Nargi, The Food & Environment Reporting Network

  “Complex landscape structures" on farms could create microclimates with lower temperatures that aid bees, birds, and plants. This story was originally …

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  Ben Reynard

  

  How To Certify Your Yard as a Wildlife Refuge

  familyhandyman.com - Karuna Eberl

  Here's how to transform your yard into a wildlife sanctuary, and score a nifty plaque to keep your neighbors from grumbling. Attracting wild creatures …

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  Ben Reynard

  

  Our Guide to the USDA Gardening Zones—Plus, the Best Plants to Grow in Your Region

  Martha Stewart Living - Nashia Baker

  Even if you're a gardening novice, you've likely heard about the United States Department of Agriculture's plant hardiness zones, which are based on your region's lowest extreme temperatures. Once you identify your zone, you'll have a better understanding of which plants will thrive in your yard. …