Bee Flight Paths There are a few different methods and some things to watch out for when putting something in front of the hive. In...

“Oh, what a pretty bug” was my initial thought when I found a squash vine borer (Melittia satyriniformis) resting on a catnip leaf...

Have you ever wondered what a swarm looks like? This short video is a swarm in progress. Bees swarm because something isn't up to their...

About a week ago, I noticed a few fennel sprigs missing on each plant. The neighboring dill wasn’t touched, just the fennel. I didn’t see...

Beginning May 18, 2018, with a freshly tilled canvas of soil, the trellises, including the bottle gourd “arch,” were the first items to...

I’ve learned this one the hard way – make sure granulated fertilizer is dry so that spreaders can spread it. I wondered why the...

We often get asked, how do I tell if I have a queen, because I can't find her? If you cannot find your queen, don't worry, we rarely see...

My peppy steps to check on my plants and to plant a few more peppers came to a grinding halt today when the greenhouse keeper stopped me...

Warmer weather is finally here and members of the Kalamazoo County 4-H Bee & Pollinator Club are busy learning the life cycle of the...

Question: What happens if I have to have someone else pick my NUC up, but they are unwilling to install it? Answer: If you must leave the...