On a subzero morning, I clip into skis and head out across my meadow, gliding between desiccated husks of sundial lupine ...

Carpenter bees create small round holes in your outdoor wood structures. Here’s how to fix them. I assume that carpenter bees were named for their affinity for wood, because they do love to chew ...

Learn how to deal with an infestation—and how to prevent one in the first place. Bees are prized pollinators in the garden, but carpenter bees can become a springtime nuisance as they drill ...

Stingless bees gather near the entrance to their hive on June 22, 2024. Their hive is nestled in a tiny hole in a tree near Palo Alto’s Rinconada Community Garden. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney.