Backyard Orchard News
Ah, Ladybugs!
Consider the lady beetle, aka ladybug. It's not a bug, but a beetle. It belong to the family...
When a ladybug lands on you, it's considered good luck. A gentle push and this one took flight. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
About Those Neonics
"For many years, beekeepers and environmentally interested individuals have expressed the opinion...
Honey bee heading for a catmint (Nepeta) patch. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
European Wool Carder Bees Aren't Slow Pokes
Don't ever call the European wool carder bee (Anthidium manicatum) a slow poke. It's not "as...
European wool carder bee darts through catmint. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Mating European wool carder bees. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
After mating, these European wool carder bees broke away at lightning speed. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Time to order budwood from CCPP
The Citrus Clonal Protection Program (CCPP) is updating it's budwood ordering system, with an...
Screenhouse trees in pots
Rock Christiano and the CCPP screenhouses
A Special Event in June
(Editor's Note: This luncheon has been postponed until October 2013. Details forthcoming) The buzz...
Matched pair: Honey bees on blanket flower (Gaillardia). (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)