US Retail Giant Just Filed a Patent for Robot Bees
Well, here’s one theory as to why those in power haven’t done more to save the bees… Walmart, of all companies, surprised everyone by filing a patent for autonomous robot bees, or “pollinator drones”. These drones will be equipped with sensors and cameras to detect pollen, and will be able to make independent decisions in order […]
Attract Pollinators: Get Bees, Butterflies, & Hummingbirds to Your Garden
Attracting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden can be as easy as planting flowers full of nectar, but there are a few key things you can do to keep them around and coming back! 1. Provide shelter Butterflies, bees and other pollinators need shelter to hide from predators, get out of […]
Tomatoes Hate Cucumbers: Secrets of Companion Planting + Popular Planting Combinations
Did you know that tomatoes hate cucumbers? Consider companion planting. While they might taste great together in a salad, tomato plants dislike growing in close proximity to any member of the cucurbit family, which includes cucumbers. Tomatoes love carrots and basil, however – so planting these together will actually make them each grow more vigorously! Sounds […]