Gardeners know that it is important to attract beneficial insects as pollinators. One pollinator native to our region is the hard-working blue orchard mason bee (Osmia lignaria). They are bluish black ...

Orchard mason bees (Osmia lingeria) are fun to watch and easy to raise at home. Larger than a housefly and black in color, they are not known for stinging. These valuable insects help pollinate our ...

Backyard beekeeping has exploded in popularity. A big part of the reason is due to the movement for fresh, local food. For homegrown crops, we depend on honeybees to pollinate the flowers on vegetable ...

DENVER — All living things need food, water, and shelter. Most of us have an idea of how to provide food and water for pollinators, but do you know how to give them a home in your yard? Butterflies ...