New supplemental feed improves colony health and cuts winter losses for commercial honey bee operations, WSU study confirms ...

Smoke pours over the colony of bees, dousing the air in a sweet, earthy smell of burning wood. Drake Elting holds the smoker ...

After cold winters, invertebrates such as honeybees and paper wasps seem to disappear and then suddenly return in large numbers. Here's why.

As spring temperatures begin to warm across the country and reach about 50°F, mason bees will begin to emerge. These gentle, solitary bees are among nature's most efficient pollinators, visiting up to ...

Adding bee-friendly shrubs is an excellent way to support these important members of our community.

Bumblebees, with their large, plush bodies, are particularly popular among insects. Many people observe these creatures ...

Too often framed as a tragic icon or a victim of domesticity, the poet remade herself and her work at the start of the 60s, as a new collection will show ...

Breathtakingly beautiful but all too brief, the first blossom is one of the highlights of the gardening year ...

A vibrant garden doesn't have to take all season. These rapid bloomers turn bare soil into bold color in weeks, making seed starting feel instantly rewarding.

Here’s how to identify these invasive species—and what to do about them.