In the north, we have a few options for natural sweeteners. We have maple products that we can make in spring; we have sugar beets; and we have honey. Harvesting honey is about more than just the sweet, sticky gold stuff, though. It’s about properly taking care of some of the most important organism...

Popular species of perennial flowering plants vary widely in their attractiveness to pollinators, but homeowners and landscape managers who select certain perennial cultivars can support a diverse community of pollinators in their own backyards, according to a new study from a team of Penn State res...