Male carpenter bees lack stingers, and though females do have them, they are docile and don’t sting unless handled or ...

“From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of ...

There are over 4,000 native bee species and many are in decline. Here are beneficial types of garden bees that need a boost ...

As an 8-year-old child, I remember patrolling rows of zinnias and snapdragons that the Westchester Farms grew for cut flowers ...

With the approaching of Mother’s Day, I am giving advice on chocolate today. I have spent decades of selfless research.

Rafael Gaspar, owner of The Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar The Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar 33 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603 Check Out: Earth Day Fundraiser and “Sips that Give” ...

Gardeners with dandelions in their garden are being urged to do one thing to create an environment in which bees can thrive.

Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless people in St. Peter’s Square and treat them to a ...

Farmers rely on the pollination process to create and sustain our food system. Samantha Winship is a local small farmer in ...

The beginning of spring marks the start of beekeeping season. It is when beekeepers will check in with their hives and hope ...

Occasionally, I do wedding flowers as a gift, as I did for my son last fall. I’ll be honest, there’s always a point at which ...

After all, what brain teaser is interesting without a time limit? Take another good look at the image and try to spot the bee in under 10 seconds! Only people with sharp eyesight and great observation ...