Gardening is most rewarding when you take the time to look. That gnat on the chervil flower may be a tiny wasp that is obligingly pollinating the bloom. I find these small, harmless wild bees and ...
Books, websites, whole organizations are in place to show you how to draw bees and other pollinators to your garden. But what if you don’t want them? The notion might seem ridiculous to many of us: ...
A ruby-throated hummingbird hovers near ornamental flowers, attracted by nectar in the plants. Dear EarthTalk: I'd like to have a garden that encourages bees and butterflies. What's the best approach?