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LUNENBURG — Winter sowing is magic for gardeners in northern climes, and Lunenburg resident Robin Venezia is excited to present a hands-on workshop where you are welcome to create your own winter sowing kit. Friend of the Lunenburg Public Library and volunteer, Venezia will be leading this all-ages program titled “Start Sowing Your Garden”, walking […]

Identifying the bee’s knees of bumble bee diets

A new study has identified the bees knees of bumble bee dietary options in Ohio and the Upper Midwest. By viewing almost 23,000 bumble bee-flower interactions over two years, researchers found that these bees dont always settle for the most abundant flowers in their foraging area -- suggesting they have more discerning dietary preferences than one might expect.

A new study has identified the bee’s knees of bumble bee dietary options in Ohio and the Upper Midwest. By viewing almost 23,000 bumble bee-flower interactions over two years, researchers found that these bees don’t always settle for the most abundant flowers in their foraging area – suggesting they have more discerning dietary preferences than one might expect.

Streptomycin, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial diseases in apple orchards, might have a negative impact on bee foraging behaviour