Michigan has 465 species of bees, which sounds like a lot. But a diverse group is needed for 90% of flowering plants and that creates more-robust crops.
METRO DETROIT Each year, Michiganders eagerly wait for Old Man Winter to take his final breath and allow Mother Nature to usher in spring with new life. For those who have been shut inside all winter, spring brings much-needed fresh air and allows for reconnecting with nature.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP The Shelby Gardeners Club will be hosting a spring gardening presentation at 1 p.m. Feb. 9 for all gardening enthusiasts with presenter Marilyn Trent from the Rochester Pollinators.