Planting annuals is one of the most joyful parts of gardening – listen in as we share our thoughts on this time-honored tradition, and our favorite plants. Plus, learn what it means to be an innovative plant and how to manage hydrangea leaftiers. We end with an interview with Mike Connor, who shares his extensive knowledge of pollinators with us.
Articles with bees
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This show is buzzworthy. Talking bees and pollination!
It’s the bee show! Today, Rick and Stacey talk bees: honeybees, bumblebees, native bees, through the show and with special guest, beekeeper Don Snoeyink. Find out what bees eat through the season and what to plant to make your yard bee-friendly.
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Attracting Pollinators to your yard….easy as 1-2-3
Attracting pollinators to your yard can be easy as 1-2-3. There are so many wonderful flowering plants for our gardens that will attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Plants like Agastache, Coneflowers, Alliums, Crocosmia, Nepeta,…Continue Reading
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Signs of spring in the trees….First Pollen
Signs of spring in the trees….First Pollen In Michigan one of the first signs of spring is the appearance of flower buds on silver maples. The floral buds on silver and red maples open in…Continue Reading
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Oh Beehive!
My son Rick was on his best “bee-hive-iour” when he noticed bee activity in the overlapping wood panels at the Kentwood Flowerland store. We got some “free-bees” out of the deal with a treasure trove…Continue Reading