Bees

I'd really like to know how it's possible to count the number of bees there are in Missouri? But, I don't doubt reports I'm seeing about a record number of the little stinger creatures not just in Missouri, but all across America.

Well, you can likely say goodbye to really cold weather in Illinois. No, this is not an official forecast from the National Weather Service, but it's an indication from nature as the first bee of 2024 has already been spotted in the central part of the Land of Lincoln.

There were... dozens of them. All over the yard. I was nervous at first, because I know bees are very important to nature and the environment. And, you know, I've seen The Wicker Man (you know, the one with Nic Cage).

I feel left out. I live in Missouri and have yet to find a dryer sheet in my mailbox and it appears that I am the exception. People are seriously finding dryer sheets in their mailbox as the weather warms up and I set out on a quest to find out why. This is the answer.

I have never heard of this before, but there's a real movement urging homeowners to not mow lawns in May. It's allegedly to help nature.

Missourians are encouraged to garden native plants this summer to help out the bees.

Getting stung.... stings. Here's a few tips to avoid 'em!

The Secret Service had no answer for this sting operation.

Now is the time for Sedalia Gardeners and hobbyists to start thinking about the spring. The Henry County Extension Office has a workshop on beekeeping that might help you get started.