Outdoor interests and nature

Gardening, growing and beekeeping

Crops, soil, pollinators and colonies: the nature that lives close to home.

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Gardening, growing and beekeeping · 2 min

The honey bee colony through the seasons

In temperate climates, the colony changes its priorities and activity with the seasons: in spring and summer it raises new bees; in autumn it prepares for winter, when it may cluster to conserve heat. The pollen available also varies by season and place.

Gardening, growing and beekeeping · 3 min

How to reduce bird collisions with glass in a home

Birds perceive glass as open space due to reflections. Applying patterns to the exterior surface and reducing artificial night lighting are effective measures to prevent these collisions.

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