Over the last few months, I’ve been researching and working on a new project. Today I’m super excited to announce that I am launching a Backyard Ecology podcast! For those who might be wondering, a podcast is kind of like an audio version of a blog. I started listening to […]
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“What can I plant for my honey bees?” is a question that beekeepers often ask me. It’s also the question that I asked when I began my beekeeping journey. However, there isn’t a single one-size-fits-all answer to that question. Or, at least not a GOOD one-size-fits-all solution when it comes […]
On Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m. CT / 8:00 p.m. ET, I will be teaching a class on providing winter habitat for butterflies and native bees. Pollinator gardening information often focuses on providing lots of flowers for butterflies and bees to use during the growing season. Very little, if any, […]
Many people believe that nature is only “out there” – in national parks, other large chunks of pristine land, or some far-off exotic place. For a long time, I did too. But the truth is that nature is everywhere and there are still plenty of discoveries to be made about […]
Hi Everyone, My next virtual class is Fall Butterfly Gardening and will take place at 7:00 p.m. CT / 8:00 p.m. ET on Sept. 16, 2020. Details about the class are below. Please share this information with friends, family, garden club members, members of other relevant local organizations, Extension Agents, […]
Beekeepers often ask me, “What is this flower and will my bees use it?” Sometimes I know the answer and can tell them exactly what the flower is and whether or not honey bees are likely to use it. Other times, my answer is, “I don’t know exactly what it […]
In July, I will be teaching a 4-part virtual short course titled, Honey Bees, Native Bees and Creating a Bee-Friendly Landscape. The class will meet virtually at 7:00 CT / 8:00 ET on July 8, 15, 22, and 29. Each class will be approximately 45 minutes to an hour with […]