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We love mason bees for many reasons! They're early spring pollinators, a lot of fun to watch, and require very little maintenance compared to honey bees, making them perfect bees for busy gardeners and farmers.Traditionally, spring mason bee care included three simple steps. Step one, Install the mason bee house—step two, release mason bee cocoons. Step three, sit back and relax while these super pollinators do their thing. However, the Houdini Fly, an invasive parasite of the mason bee, has add …

Native plants are plants that have evolved over hundreds or thousands of years in particular regions or ecosystems. In the United States, only plants found in this country before European settlement are considered native. Native plants provide numerous benefits:Native plants provide nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native insects, birds, and other animals.Non-natives do not always provide the necessary nutrients for our native animals to thrive.Native plants can help you sa …

Just as you winterize your home to make it more efficient, you can do the same for your garden. Properly winterizing your garden will not only help your plots rejuvenate naturally but will reduce the amount of work you'll have to do in the spring, allowing you to jump right into the fun part, PLANTING! Before we jump into our tips, we know you may wonder if sustainable gardening is essential for small backyard gardens. Using sustainable gardening practices, we become examples for future gen …