Gardens with abundant native bee populations tend to have higher crop yields, and increased pollination leads to better fruit set and larger, more plentiful harvests of fruits and vegetables. Better yet, you're helping the bees! Supporting native bee populations in your garden helps maintain biodiversity leading to resilient ecosystems and agricultural systems. Join Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling as she shares information on:

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Join Illinois Extension each month as we host a series of free modern homesteading programs in 2024. For a full list of topics and to register for upcoming programs, please visit go.illinois.edu/ModernHomesteading.