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Our formative first memories of wasps tend to be of painful stings; as a result, gardeners’ attitudes toward this group of insects are generally wary and even hostile. In her new book, “Wasps,” however award-winning author Heather Holm restores the reputation of what is a beneficial, fascinating, and even beautiful group. The types that act aggressively in protecting their nests, are, in fact, very few. The rest are commonly solitary, unlikely to attack, and important in pollinating flowers and controlling garden pests. Join the conversation on this week’s Growing Greener and gain a new perspective on this common resident of our home landscapes.
