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    How To Create A Native Pollinator Garden

    March 27, 2023 /

    Creating a native pollinator garden is a great way to support local wildlife while also adding beauty to your outdoor space. Native plants are an important part of any ecosystem and provide food and habitat for a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. By following these steps, you can create a thriving pollinator garden that will benefit both the environment and your own enjoyment. Step 1: Choose a Location and Prepare the Soil The first step in creating a native pollinator garden is to choose a location that receives plenty of sunlight and has well-drained soil. If your soil is compacted, you may need to aerate it…

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    10 Tips to Get the Best Photos of Bees in Their Hives

    January 20, 2023 /

    Bees are small as people see them, but that doesn’t mean that photographing a bee can be simple. The truth is, most people don’t often have the desire to get up-close to bees. But what if you were looking for information on how to get the best photos of bees in their houses? Is there information that you could find this easily? Here are 10 tips to help you capture the best photos of bees in their hives — without getting stung! Wait Until the Bees are Calm If you want to get the best photos of bees in their hives, you need to wait until they’re calm. Bees are…

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    How to Protect Your Plants from Insects

    October 24, 2022 /

    Insects are a part of life. Do you have insect problems with your plants? Have you been successful in getting rid of them? How can you protect your plants from insects before it’s too late? In this article we will briefly explore insect control and how to control plant pests. Insect Control There are many pest companies that can help you get rid of unwanted insects and pests. How do you choose the right pest control company? This question could be an article all on its own, but here are some things to consider when choosing a pest company. Reputation Licensing Certifications Specialty Methods Liability Here are some important questions…

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    What Is a Hardiness Zone Map?

    August 9, 2022 /

    The following is a guest post from Julie Fischer, a gardening specialist who also works as a full-time gardener. She loves being outdoors, spending time with her cats, and is working on cultivating her own garden in California. The growing zone you’re located in makes up the basis of knowledge for a healthy garden.Understanding your growing zone for a better harvest is the best tool in your arsenal ofgardening knowledge. Many seed packets will have the best zones for the plant listed on theback.  A hardiness zone map has been a standard for determining what kind of plants can growaccording to annual temperatures. In the United States, it is produced…

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    Spring Activities for the Elderly

    April 11, 2022 /

    The following is a guest post from The Live-in Care Hub.  The Live-in Care Hub is a not for profit organization aimed at helping older people and their families find the best possible form of live-in care and they work with live-in care providers throughout the country. As we head into April, it is clear that winter has come to an end and spring is upon us. There is the faint beginning of warmer weather in the air, the daffodils and crocus are starting to bloom, and the birds are very definitely beginning to sing. Spring is a great time to get outside and start being a little bit more active,…

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    The Importance of Beekeeping in Agriculture

    December 14, 2021 /

    The following is a guest post from Microbial Insights. For nearly three decades, Microbial Insights has been a leading biotechnology laboratory, offering microbial diagnostic solutions through innovative Molecular Biological Tools (MBTs). Our MBTs provide comprehensive identification and accurate quantification of microbial communities. Have you ever wondered why the beekeeping business is on the rise today? Many people opt to do the beekeeping business because it has numerous agricultural and economic benefits to farmers and the ecosystem. Some people keep bees for income generation while others for medicinal reasons. Over the centuries, honey was the only sweetener in use, and the first people to introduce beekeeping was the Egyptians. Honey was…

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