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Oregon sunshine is a member of the sunflower or aster family. It thrives in a variety of habitats, most frequently on dry, sandy sites or fine talus slopes. Many species of bees rely on Oregon sunshine.
Showy townsendia is a member of the sunflower or aster family, the largest family of flowering plants in the world. This family is very important ecologically, especially for native bees and other pollinators.
Dr. Jim Cane is a recently retired as a Research Entomologist with the USDA’s Pollinating Insect-Biology, Management, Systematics Research in Logan, UT. he has extensive experience working with bees and wildflowers in sagebrush systems (but also much, much more).
A fascinating new bee is in the process of spreading its range to Oregon — the squash bee. Unlike honey bees, squash bees hone in on one type of plant. Learn more about this bee and help track its arrival in Oregon.
Heavy precipitation in December means that gardeners should check their drainage and be wary of fungi and other signs of rot on their plants and stored produce. Learn more in this guide.