Camille Storch

May 8, 2024 | portraitmagazine.com | Kerry Newberry |Camille Storch

When spring blossoms burst on the scene, the riot of colors arrives with every gardener’s best friend: bees. Oregon is home to nearly 800 species of bees and these buzzy pollinators play a vital role for agricultural crops, wild plants, and flowers across the state. But with increased habitat loss, climate change, and other environmental factors, the plight of bees has led to a rising interest in how to garden for these fascinating insects and other ways to support them.