by Nicolas Geant | Nov 16, 2024 | Blooming, News, Pollination
Pollinators like bees are essential to maintaining healthy ecosystems and food security, yet their populations face alarming declines due to habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change. For anyone invested in pollinator health—whether you’re a beekeeper,...
by Nicolas Geant | Jun 23, 2024 | Blooming
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 4/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: Yellow Blooming Fennel in Contra Costa County California: June 23, 2024 June 18, 2023 Beekeeping in the Bay Area is a vibrant activity, supported by a diverse ecosystem and a...
by Nicolas Geant | Jun 16, 2024 | Blooming
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 4/5 Nectar: 3/3 Pollen: 3/3 Color: Yellow Blooming Yellow Star Thistle in Contra Costa County California: June 16, 2024 June 16, 2023 Yellow star thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) is a prominent and controversial...
by Nicolas Geant | May 25, 2024 | Blooming
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: x/5 Nectar: x/3 Pollen: x/3 Color: xx Blooming Blackberries in Contra Costa County California: May 25, 2024 Blackberry flowers are beneficial for bees for several reasons: Nectar and Pollen Source: Blackberry...
by Nicolas Geant | Feb 25, 2024 | Blooming
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 1/5 Nectar: 0/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: Yellow Blooming Mimosa in Bay Area, California: February 25, 2024 March 4, 2023 January 5, 2022 February 21,...
by Nicolas Geant | Dec 16, 2023 | Blooming, Pollination
Example of cherry tree pollination at Dwelley Family Farms with year-round hives from the first to the last blossom. Pollination plays a crucial role in the agricultural richness of Brentwood, California. This area, renowned for its lush orchards and fertile fields,...
