"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Not every bee lives in a hive and makes honey. But some of those other bees are necessary for a healthy ...

As concern grows over the decline in the honey bee population, alternative pollinators are gaining attention. Mason bees, which are native to North America, are one option. These gentle-natured bees ...

Learn how easy it is to raise mason bees at home and increase the bounty of your garden. Insect populations are on the decline, and their disappearance can impact our global ability to produce food.

• Sow native plants. The Xerces Society has a list of guidelines that make it easy. • Tear out your lawns. Many species of solitary bees require access to bare ground and cover for nesting, so a ...

We are in a time when a lot of great work is being done to educate people about the importance of pollinators. Pollinators are insects and wildlife that are crucial to a sustainable environment. They ...

GARDINER — Carrie Morlag will discuss raising mason bees at 10 a.m. Sunday. Carrie Morlag, the owner of Knox Cellars Mason Bees, will speak at Wild Birds Unlimited, 275953 U.S. Highway 101. Morlag ...

Mason bees hibernate in cocoons through the winter and emerge in early spring, pollinating up to 95% of fruit tree and flower blooms. They are easy to host, require no beekeeping skills, and are ideal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not every bee lives in a hive and makes honey. But some of those other bees are necessary for a healthy garden. Mason bees, for ...