MOUNT VERNON — Gardeners got a crash course in keeping and caring for mason bees at Christianson’s Nursery on Saturday morning. Gardening for Backyard Mason Bees was another class in the Washington ...

As concern grows over the decline in the honey bee population, alternative pollinators are gaining attention. Mason bees, which are native to North America, are one option. These gentle-natured bees ...

Native to North America, mason bees are a whole different ball game from honeybees: They live in solitary “houses” rather than hives, they don’t have a queen or make honey, so they are far more docile ...

Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to [email protected]. ONGOING Wildlife and Water Friendly Garden Series: (online with an option for ...

Hidden predators like pollen mites, Houdini flies, and chalkbrood linger inside nests, emerging in spring and harming future generations of bees. Proper cleaning removes these threats, ensuring every ...