POLLINATORS

This publication from the University of Missouri goes into great detail on how and why you need to pollinate fruit crops. HERE is the link.

Are you thinking about beekeeping? Now is the time to start planning. Get the answers to all your questions in this video.

Nature Conservancy Canada is currently running a program called Small Acts of Conservation. Within the program, they hold photo contests, challenging people to help conserve nature in their own backyards. One of those programs is called Power to the Pollinators. You can make your yard a sanctuary for Canada’s native pollinators: Learn about native plant gardening and grow plants on your own to attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Create spaces in your yard for nat

Many beekeepers in Newfoundland and Labrador sell honey, wax candles, propolis, balm, and other products. Although not formally certified organic, these products are free of the miticides and antibiotics used in Mainland North America to combat a number of pathogens, pests and diseases. We expect, too, that traces of pesticides are minimal given the lack of widespread industrial agriculture in the province. Find your friendly local beekeeper HERE.