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Evaluating Honey Bee Colonies for Pollination

In this publication, commercial growers who rent honey bees for pollination and beekeepers who provide pollination services will find information on honey bee colony strength evaluation, average number of colonies ...

Ramesh Sagili, Michael Burgett | Jan 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Enhancing nest sites for native bee crop pollinators

Managed honey bee hives have halved since the 1950s due to pests and diseases, impacting crop pollination. Agroforestry practices are vital to support native bee populations by providing essential nesting habitat often lacking in intensively managed farm landscapes.

Mace Vaughan, Scott Hoffman Black | Feb 2007 | Online resource

Agroforestry: Sustaining Native Bee Habitat For Crop Pollination

Over 100 North American crop species rely on insect pollinators. While large farms now depend on European honey bees due to reduced habitat for native bees, research suggests that native bees can be effective pollinators if enough habitat is available.

Aug 2006 | Online resource

The Wildlife Garden: Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)

This publication describes hummingbirds and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Jenelle Jones, Sarah Sells | Nov 2004 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Wildlife Garden: Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

Attracting hummingbirds to your garden is easy. You have a good chance of keeping them there if you meet their basic needs for cover, food, water, and space by planting a hummingbird habitat garden.

John Olson, Nancy Allen | Jan 2002 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

OSU Extension Gardening Q&A

This podcast features live question and answer sessions with Oregon State University Extension horticultural experts across the state.

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PolliNation Podcast

For people making bold strides to improve the health of pollinators.

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Gardener's Pen

Oregon Master Gardener Association publishes a newsletter, The Gardener's Pen, twice a year.

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Klamath Basin Horticulture

Gardening tips and more! Find all of Nicole Sanchez's articles, and more, previously published for Klamath County gardeners.

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