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Bring the buzz

We all know the amazing work honeybees do in our productive and ornamental gardens, not to mention commercial horticulture and farming. And while most of us know that bees and other pollinators are under threat we’re not always sure how to help. Planting more flowers is a start, but which ones? And are any pesticides safe around bees? For answers to these questions and more, check out our guide to

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