Red flowers have a 'magic trait' to attract birds and keep bees away

For flowering plants, reproduction is a question of the birds and the bees. Attracting the right pollinator can be a matter ...
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Why Do Bees Visit Flowers?

We’re currently dealing with winter conditions, but to warm us up, I thought I’d cover something we observe, but may not fully understand, in spring, summer, and fall: why do bees visit flowers? Much ...
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Bees buzzing in Isla Vista, new beehive helps pollinators multiply in Estero Community Gardens

ISLA VISTA, Calif.—Beekeeper Danielle Bushar says the Recreation and Parks District’s Beekeeping Program plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Bushar gave kids an ...
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Attract bees to your garden with these flowers, plants this spring

Gardeners can prepare for spring 2025 by building a bee-friendly garden. The vital pollinators are in need of conservation as their populations decline. If you have a green thumb, it may be the ...
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Buzzkill: Study finds flowers help spread disease among bees

Potentially deadly viruses in the pollinators are closely linked to the flowers they visit and the availability of flowering ...