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 | May 5, 2024 | Blooming
The tree’s blossoms are poisonous to honey bees. (DANGER FOR BEES) Blooming buckeye in Contra Costa County California: May 5, 2024 May 10, 2023 May 15, 2022 May 20, 2021 Why are Buckeyes not edible for honey bees? Buckeyes, which refer to the seeds from trees of...
by Nicolas Geant | Mar 10, 2024 | Blooming, Pollination
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 2/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: White/Beige Blooming Cherry tree in Contra Costa County California: March 10, 2024 February 25, 2023 February 18, 2022 I’m proud to help pollinate Brentwood’s cherry...
