New England Aster: The Tall Late Bloomer That Feeds Fall Monarchs
New England aster blooms purple when most gardens are fading, feeding bees and migrating monarchs. Here’s how to grow this tall native.
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Hover Flies: The Harmless Bee Look-Alikes Working in Your Garden
Hover flies look like tiny bees but can’t sting. Learn how to identify them and why their larvae are such useful aphid…
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Clearwing Moths: The Tiny Hoverers Often Mistaken for Hummingbirds
That tiny hummingbird at your flowers may be a clearwing moth. Learn how these day-flying moths hover, what they eat and how…
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtails: Big Yellow Butterflies With a Few Surprises
Meet the eastern tiger swallowtail, from its dark-form females and eyespot caterpillars to the trees and flowers it uses in your yard.
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Bumble Bees: The Fuzzy Pollinators That Shake Flowers Open
Bumble bees can shake pollen loose from flowers honey bees can’t work. Learn how their colonies live, how to spot them, and…
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Meet the Native Bees Visiting Your Flowers
Honeybees get the attention, but thousands of native bee species work American gardens. Meet the common ones and learn how to help.