Introduction Pollinators are the unsung rock stars of every garden — shuttling pollen, helping flowers reproduce, and keeping ecosystems alive and thriving. While bees tend to get most of the attention, a truly healthy garden depends on diversity. Butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, beetles, flies, and other pollinators all play vital roles. Each group has its own […]
Pollinator Groups: Who They Are and How to Attract Them Read Post »
If you’ve spent time in a native garden, you’ve almost certainly met bumble bees. These fuzzy, buzzing pollinators belong to the genus Bombus, and they are among the most important keystone species in North America. For me, they’re a personal favorite — gentle in nature despite their size, and endlessly fascinating to watch as they
Bumble Bees: The Buzzing Backbone of Native Ecosystems Read Post »
When most people think of bees, they picture honeybees buzzing around a hive. But there’s a whole world of native bees doing incredible work behind the scenes—and one standout group is the Osmia genus, commonly known as mason bees. What is Osmia? Osmia is a genus of solitary native bees in the family Megachilidae, the
Osmia Bees: Nature’s Hardworking Spring Pollinators Read Post »
