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Plant Experts Help Track Decline of Bees

See how the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station is tracking the decline of bees. The 101st Plant Science Day at Lockwood Farm offered expert advice from plant scientists including Cheshire's own Kimberly Stoner.

Hundreds of gardeners, beekeepers and just plain fans gathered at Hamden's Lockwood Farm on Wednesday for the 101st Plant Science Day. The free event included tours of the Butterfly Garden and field plots, as well as soil testing and a chance to get up close and personal with honeybees and caterpillars. 


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