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Posts Tagged: solitary bees
Review of Costco's Solitary Bee House
I've had several questions recently about the Bambeco solitary bee house sold at Costco (they sell the Swiss Alps model), so I decided to head to my local store to check it out. While the price is amazing, the house has a few features that are not so ideal. For details on what...
It Wouldn't Be Spring Without Strawberries
It wouldn't be spring without strawberries....or the bees that pollinate them! California's strawberry crop was worth $1.8 billion in 2015; our state produces 88% of the US crop. Tasty and nutritious, they are high in vitamin C, potassium, iron, fiber, and antioxidants. No bees = fewer,...