Waterfalls are a natural wonder that inspires awe in people of all ages. The sound of rushing water and the sight of cascading streams can create a tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal addition to any landscape design. For homeowners who want to bring this beauty into their outdoor space but don’t have room for…
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – On June 3, 2015, the National Pollinator Garden Network (NPGN), an unprecedented collaboration of national, regional, conservation and gardening groups, launched the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge. This is a strategic effort to promote and protect the needs of pollinators in North America. In the fall of 2014, AmericanHort and seven other…
DetailsThe Horticultural Research Institute, in collaboration with AmericanHort, established the Horticultural Industry Bee & Pollinator Stewardship Initiative in 2014. One of the primary goals of the Initiative is to identify and fund research that will help answer key science questions and fill gaps needed to inform, design and refine an industry stewardship program. The Initiative’s…
DetailsEPA has approved a previously registered pesticide for use against a parasite that harms bees, a move the agency calls critical to protecting bees and consistent with President Obama’s memo on improving pollinator health, though a beekeeper group says targeting parasites is insufficient and limits on bee-toxic pesticides are also needed. On March 10, EPA…
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