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Home Clippings Understanding the decline of honey bees

PLEASE NOTE: In the autumn of 1995, we hatched the idea for a free, local gardening publication. The following spring, we published the first issue of Michigan Gardener magazine. Advertisers, readers, and distribution sites embraced our vision. Thus began an exciting journey of helping our local gardening community grow and prosper.
After 27 years, nearly 200 issues published, and millions of copies printed, we have decided it is time to end the publication of our Print Magazine and E-Newsletter.

Understanding the decline of honey bees

June 1, 2011   •   

In recent years you may have heard about the decline of the honey bee population (Colony Collapse Disorder) and the impact on agriculture. This issue impacts everyone as it directs affects our food supply. The most recent episode of Splendid Table featured an interesting interview with researcher Marla Spivak in which she explains the theories behind the decline.

Listen to the full story here…

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