Attract Native Bees to Your Garden (web only)

latitude 37.874911, longitude -122.267579

University of California entomologist Gordon Frankie is researching what plants are best at luring honey bees and wild bees. Join us as he gives a tour of his garden and bee denizens in downtown Berkeley.

Duration: 4:50
Original Air Date: Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007
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