By Jenna Braasch
Take a break from summer garden care and watering for a conversation about native bees and crop rotation. Two new sessions from the Four Seasons Gardening series will have attendees exploring more about native bees and ways to implement crop rotation to strengthen any size garden.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts will present tips, how-to's, and answer questions about each monthly topic. The series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and backyard food production. Sessions are free and presented live online beginning at 1:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays. Registration is required.
Summer Session Schedule
Get to Know Native Bee Neighbors | June 17
When was the last time you invited a wild animal over for a meal? It's probably more recent than expected. Native bees are wild animals often overlooked in favor of larger animals or suffer from being mistaken for another insect. Learn how to identify some valuable pollinator neighbors, where to look for them, and what they can do for everyone.
Source : illinois.edu