By , on June 19th, 2011

Video on Pollination

Honey bees, of course, are only one of many pollinators that nature has provided.  Here is a short video, almost an “art film” about pollinators in general, including honey bees.  It is work a look…  (click here)…

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By , on March 10th, 2011

An Open Letter Regarding the Eradication of Star Thistle (Spotted Knapweed)

At the March 5, 2011 MBA Board meeting, a position paper was circulated and approved.  To read this position paper… click here.

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By , on November 23rd, 2010

Star Thistle Controversy Heats Up

As many beekeepers in Michigan know, there is a plan to release in Michigan several types of insects as a form of biocontrol for star thistle (spotted knapweed).  There is considerable controversy as to the impact of this plan, as …

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By , on July 21st, 2010

Alpine flowers, Part I.

I was at the Shangri-La Alpine Botanic Garden for 11 days in June. Shangri-La is about 4 hrs of drive, north of Lijiang, in Yunnan Provence. The garden is the first and only privately owned botanic garden in China. The …

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By , on July 21st, 2010

Bees, on peas

Photos taken July 10th, 2010. This is right before one takes the ramp to I96West from Okemos Road. I saw a big patch of red flowers once and wondered what they were. They were beautiful seeing from the …

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