Foraging bees can drain your hummingbird feeder in a flash. Find out how to redirect these important pollinators without causing harm.

Hummingbirds are fascinating little birds found all over the Americas. They are known for their beautiful colors, aerial ...

Hummingbirds and butterflies are always welcome in any yard or garden, and if you want to draw in these pollinators, plant ...

Pollination, the transfer of pollen from male to female parts of the same or a different flower, is necessary to produce ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and ...

Although they look like bees, they are a type of fly engaging in Batesian mimicry, a type of identity theft that’s done to fool predators. To tell whether it’s a fly or a bee, a closer look shows ...

Add effortless color and attract pollinators to your garden with timeless, varied, easy-to-please begonia flowers. Begonia flowers may not be as celebrated as roses or peonies, but the classic annuals ...

From Hall of Fame innovation to classroom education, the Cutts family continues a century-old commitment to honey bees.

When I noticed several Antillean Crested Hummingbirds flitting around the Ginger Thomas flowers I thought, how sweet, they are busy pollinating the flowers. But no! I went to get my camera, and took ...

Want a lower-maintenance yard? These native shrubs require little to no pruning and still deliver beautiful blooms, colorful ...

The red drupe and fuzzy stem of a staghorn sumac. Photo from AdobeStock. All these varieties are found in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4-8 and grow best in full sun to partial shade. Penn State ...

When you live your life surrounded by nature, you have to be aware that sometimes forest creatures are going to make their way into your backyard. Some are great to ...