Despite the common view of bees and insects as a nuisance, through understanding their importance, we have come to appreciate their presence in our gardens. Pollinators fill a crucial role in the vitality of plant and animal communities, and in our food production.
Read MoreBy promoting habitat diversity and minimizing our chemical inputs, Refugia aims to support biodiverse communities that retain the ecological complexities of the natural world. We recommend taking a look at Candeias' snapshot of the dynamic relationships between grasshoppers, spiders, and goldenrod (Solidago spp.), and leaving spiders be when you spot them in your landscape!
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