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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…
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Where Butterflies Go in Fall
As days shorten and flowers fade, bees and butterflies seem to vanish almost overnight. But they do not simply disappear. Some set off on long journeys, while others find shelter close to home. Their survival depends on how each species handles cold, and on the choices gardeners make as fall settles in. In this article,…
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Who’s Still Buzzing When the Flowers Fade
As most flowers start to brown and nights turn cold, a few determined fall bees are still flying. These late-season bees make the most of the final nectar before winter shuts everything down. Their work supports both the next generation of bees and the plants that rely on them, giving them one last chance to…
