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Pollinator Information

Linn County Master Gardeners are known throughout Oregon for their work with the Blue Orchard Mason Bee. We support all pollinators in our knowledge sharing and gardening efforts as well as current focus on managed native species: Blue Orchard Mason Bees, Leaf Cutter Bees and Cane Berry Bees.

Blue Orchard Mason Bee

Get Detailed How-To information about the entire Mason Bee Lifecycle, including cocoon harvesting, cleaning and storing; cleaning and storing your bee house, planning for Spring 2025 cocoon release, native plants and  more!

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Mason Bee Lifecycle Calendar

While we are dependent on Mother Nature's temperature swings, we do have general recommendations for what to do when in supporting the Mason Bee Lifecycle

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Harvesting, Cleaning & Storing

Detailed instructions on how to harvest cocoons, clean them to get rid of damaging pests, and store them for the winter.  Also includes information about cleaning and storing your bee houses.

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Planning for Spring Bee Emergence

There is much you can do while your bees are dormant:  plant for early spring blossoms, build and paint new bee houses, subscribe to Bee Notes for reminders and alerts.

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Solitary Bees Tips & Calendars

Managed native bees are those that we can support in their life cycles.  In addition to ensuring they have food (pollen, nectar, etc.), we can provide nesting materials, water, and shelter for their nests.  If you're looking for more information for supporting your native bees , these calendars and tip sheets can help:

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Blue Orchard Mason Bees

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Cane Berry Bees

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Leaf Cutter Bees

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Native Plants for Pollinators

Planning updates to your garden to support pollinators?  This reference guide outlines choosing plants and groupings for all season support.  It also contains a long list of helpful reference sites for additional information and guidance no matter what planning stage you are in.​​

Subscribe to our Bee Notes newsletter for periodic updates on pollinators throughout Oregon

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