Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to ...

In raking leaves from shrubs around the house I’ve noticed asps on a couple of hollies. What is the best way to eliminate ...

Fall leaves get a warm welcome from Christie Hunt. The River Forest, Illinois, resident rakes them into her flower beds, ...

They provide eye-catching color and vertical interest in the summertime. Bees, especially bumble bees, are attracted to the ...

A new species of bee has been discovered in Oklahoma and Texas, according to the OU says a recent study published in the journal “Ecology and Evolution” features the blue-colored mining bee and how it ...

The corpse flower is native to the dense rainforests of Sumatra in Indonesia. Many plants make their flowers attractive to ...

A desire to protect pollinators has earned Bronze Awards for three Girl Scouts. Sixth graders Niamh Burns and Brayah Kenville, and fifth grader Monroe Kroll, are members of Girl Scout Troop 4661, ...

You know honeybees make honey, but did you know they make bread too? And four other types of bees are also dedicated chefs!

Over 1,500 kids got a hands-on S.T.E.M. experience with the help of the Platte County UNL extension, 4-H and other area ...

Hummingbirds - These small birds are well-known for their ability to hover in front of flowers and consume nectar using their long, specialised bills. Bats - Certain species of bats, particularly ...

Despite their low-maintenance nature, there are a few tasks gardeners need to do to ensure they bloom better than ever once ...

The cooler temperatures have our bees in a loose cluster and it’s your last chance to finish winter feeding. PSBA continues ...