The Front Porch Farmer

10/20/2026

Too much of a good thing? Urban areas in the U.K. are finding that too many honeybees in an ecosystem can potentially push out other native pollinators which are key to biodiversity! 🐝🐞🦋

As a surge in beekeepers has led to increased numbers of honeybees, researchers record them pushing bumblebees and other rival species away from flowers

10/16/2026

Find us this month at these awesome events! PlantCon Dallas! Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance D.I.G. Summit! and EpicCentral Flight of the Monarch Festival! 🎃 🥳 🦋 🚜

10/01/2026

When a bird lunges at a butterfly in mid-flight, it may see something that is not there — the insect's wings flashing beneath may not be moving where they appear to be ​moving. By the time the predator realizes the illusion, the butterfly already may have escaped.

09/30/2026

Do pollinators have Astrological signs? We asked a scientist, a 5th grader, and yes, ChatGPT, what they all thought. Read on to find out which pollinator best matches your own zodiac sign! We thought we'd have fun with this post, so trying to match pollinators with zodiac signs combines nature, pers...

09/23/2026

09/15/2026

We got to thinking about all the unique species of pollinators that visit flowers and work to create some of our most favorite, healthy, and delicious food crops. Find your favorite fruits, vegetables, and nuts below to see which pollinator loves it as well!Blueberries and BeesThe good thing about p...

08/31/2026

Want to see more bees, birds, and butterflies? Here’s how to rewild your yard and invite nature in.