Good News Notes: “A super green, perfectly manicured lawn has long been the vision of American landscaping. But a growing number of homeowners are letting their lawns evolve into a more nurturing habitat for the whole month of May. The “No Mow May” movement originated in the UK in 2019, but now includes dozens of participant cities in…
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Popular perennial flowering plants can attract diverse mix of pollinators
Good News Notes: “Popular species of perennial flowering plants vary widely in their attractiveness to pollinators, but homeowners and landscape managers who select certain perennial cultivars can support a diverse community of pollinators in their own backyards, according to a new study from a team of Penn State researchers. Insect pollinators are critical in agriculture…
How to support native bees and enjoy their many benefits
Good News Notes: “Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the food we eat. The European honeybee is the most well-known, but our native bees are also critically important. We can help our native bees and gardens by reducing or eliminating the use of pesticides and providing shelter as well as food and water. About 70% of…
‘Solar honey’ emerging as a win-win for clean-energy proponents, beekeepers and farm owners
Good News Notes: “Dustin Vanasse, a Minnesota farm boy turned chef for 15 years, owns a small Twin Cities outfit called Bare Honey. He was attracting attention like bees on honey last week at the big Winter Fancy Food trade show in San Francisco. Vanasse, 38, is a few years into a cutting-edge trend: making…