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A Simple Look at Overwintering Plants and Pollinator Health
Winter changes the plant world in ways that reach far beyond bare branches. The cold months shape how well plants can grow, bloom, and feed pollinators once warmer weather returns. Even when everything looks still, important work is taking place underground, inside tree trunks, and within seeds waiting for spring. Many plants enter a resting…
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How Overwintering Bees Survive the Cold
In temperate climates, the hive shifts into a distinct winter mode. As outside temperatures drop, the worker bees gather into a tight cluster around the queen and any remaining brood. The outer layer of bees acts like insulation, while bees in the center stay warmer. This thermoregulating cluster keeps the internal hive temperature stable, even…
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What Happens Inside a Hive in Autumn
From the outside, a beehive can look quiet as temperatures drop. Inside, the colony is anything but idle. Autumn is when bees reorganize for survival. Every action, from conserving honey to evicting drones, helps prepare the hive for the long, cold months ahead. The Summer Rush Slows Down By early fall, the population inside a…
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Turning Your Yard Into a Fall Pollinator Garden Refuge
Some people think of fall as the time to wind the garden down, but for pollinators, it’s one of the most important seasons of the year. As bees, butterflies, and other insects prepare for winter, they search for the last flowers, safe shelter, and places to build next year’s nests. Turning your yard into a…
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Fall Seed Heads Worth Keeping for Birds and Bees
When fall arrives, many gardeners are tempted to clear everything away. But those fading flower stalks and seed heads still have a purpose. They feed birds, shelter pollinators, and keep the garden’s ecosystem alive long after the blooms are gone. Leaving a few plants standing through winter turns your garden into a haven when food…
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Leave the Leaves: Help Pollinators Survive Winter
Every fall, homeowners race to clear every leaf from the yard. Bags pile up on curbs, lawns are left bare, and gardens look tidy again. But beneath those fallen leaves is an entire world of life we can’t see — and when the leaves go, so does the shelter that wildlife depends on to make…
