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Beer
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

As honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chance

Honeybees' record mortality poses a critical threat to agriculture, pushing for re-evaluation of pollinator practices.
Alternative pollinators like mason bees are more efficient but underutilized in commercial farming.
Beer
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

As honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chance

Honeybees' record mortality poses a critical threat to agriculture, pushing for re-evaluation of pollinator practices.
Alternative pollinators like mason bees are more efficient but underutilized in commercial farming.
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fromModern Farmer
3 weeks ago

11 Flowers You Should Plant Along Your Vegetable Garden

Recent studies suggest planting strips of wildflowers alongside crops boosts pollination and promotes higher yields.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Truck carrying millions of bees overturns in Washington, sheriff says

"Thank you to the wonderful community of beekeepers: over two dozen showed up to help ensure the rescue of millions of pollinating honey bees would be as successful as possible."
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Overlooked Reason Your Indoor Fruit Tree Isn't Producing - Tasting Table

Many fruit trees need to be pollinated to produce fruit. Outside, helpful bees and other pollinators handle this. But assuming you're not going to welcome bees into your house, pollinating falls to you.
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Pets
fromwww.bostonherald.com
1 month ago

Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long

No Mow May promotes allowing natural growth for the benefit of pollinators and sustainable water usage.
Homeowners are transforming their lawns intentionally for ecological advantages.
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OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US honeybee deaths hit record high as scientists scramble to find main cause

Record high honeybee deaths in the US threaten the agricultural system, with commercial beekeepers losing over 60% of their colonies this winter.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US honeybee deaths hit record high as scientists scramble to find main cause

Record high honeybee deaths in the US threaten the agricultural system, with commercial beekeepers losing over 60% of their colonies this winter.
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fromNature
2 months ago

How skunk cabbages and other smelly plants brew their foul odour

Skunk cabbage and similar plants attract pollinators with scents of decay, showcasing nature's diverse approach to reproduction.
fromDefector
4 months ago

A Stinky Pilgrimage To The Corpse Flower, With Notes Of Rat, Sweat, And Cheese | Defector

The Amorphophallus gigas, known as the 'corpse flower,' draws curious visitors to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden with its infamous, pungent aroma reminiscent of decay.
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fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

A wolf walks into a flower and appears to pollinate it

Ethiopian wolves, primarily carnivorous, also consume plant nectar, showing dietary flexibility and potential new ecological roles.
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