Inviting bees to your garden will not only help ensure their survival but it will boost your flower, herb, and vegetable garden's performance.

Nov 17, 2009 - Jessica Ferguson

Gardens play an intrinsic role in saving bee species from extinction. Make gardens more attractive with bee-friendly plants and habitats.

Jun 24, 2010 - Lara Hurley

Find out how to use the Bee Balm in a Bog Garden setting and its old folk remedy usage.

Dec 29, 2008 - Tina Samuels

Welcome these super-pollinating gentle bees into your garden for up-close observation.

Mar 22, 2012 - Sara McGrath

Bumble bees are vital for the environment, but are under threat. We can do something to protect them

Jan 26, 2011 - Francis Beswick

A rapid decline in bee populations is threatening the global food system, but there are things that people can do to help save them.

Jan 29, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

There are 20,000 species of bees in the world and 3,500 in North America. Many species, besides honeybees, are efficient pollinators of desert plants.

Feb 17, 2007 - Robert Dailey

There is an impressive diversity of native bees across North America. While they don't look like your typical honey bees, they do a yeoman's job of pollinating crops.

Oct 9, 2008 - Marcia Passos Duffy

Honey bees are decreasing in the wild. You can help by creating a bee-friendly garden that provides food throughout the year.

Feb 16, 2010 - Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

A simple how to guide to create a butterfly garden. Environmentally friendly herb gardening to attract bees and butterflies. Insect pollinators are in serious decline.

May 29, 2007 - Sally Odum

Not all organic gardeners wish to take up beekeeping as a hobby, but everyone has a stake in maintaining a healthy wild bee population in the landscape.

Aug 17, 2009 - Jamie McIntosh

As the honey bee population declines, there are simple steps you can take to help the bees, including buying local honey, growing flowers and more.

Jun 29, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

What could be more wonderful than strolling through a flower garden full of scent and fragrance? Here are some top perennial picks for a pleasing fragrant filled garden.

Aug 26, 2007 - Angela England

Bees. While we think they are in our way, we just might be in theirs. I am here to discuss the importance of these amazing little creatures.

Jun 8, 2011 - Serina Ruggeri

In 2005, there was a honey bee crisis in the United States. The honey bee crisis (40-60% of honey bees in U.S. dead or weakened) negatively impacts wide range of crops.

Mar 20, 2006 - Sally Odum

Carpenter bees can drill holes into wood structures and cause damage. Although carpenter bee damage is usually not extensive, it must still be stopped.

Apr 9, 2010 - Kimberly Johnson

Carpenter bees -- also called wood bees -- resemble bumblebees but are not as dangerous to humans even though they can damage wooden structures.

Jun 5, 2008 - George Stephen Murray

There are many different fragrant plants to choose for a scented garden. Aromatic climbers, herbs and traditional plants have various uses and benefits.

Oct 12, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto

Fresh herbs are expensive at the grocery store and often require purchasing much more than is needed. Plan to grow your own herbs indoors this winter.

Oct 2, 2009 - Joanne LaSpina