Bees

Let’s talk about how we can save the bees during a vulnerable time–early spring. This can be a tough time for bees. They may have low to no food…

Imagine that you have to motivate someone to save the bees–to communicate bee benefits. What would you say? I’ll admit I am not a big fan of educational material that pro-bee…

Have you been thinking about becoming a beekeeper? There are many fabulous reasons to do so. See my post 10 Great Reasons to Become a Beekeeper. It is a…

Rusty patched bumble bees were once a common sight from Maine to Minnesota, through the South, including the Appalachians. Yet today, total numbers are down by almost 90%, with existing populations being very…

Giving money to organizations that help bees thrive is a good thing. The right organization can offer new ideas and political strengths that are beyond the individual. I have made a…

Raw honey is one special product. Unprocessed, it is pure honey that has not been heated or filtered. This lack of processing is a good thing, for it offers many benefits.…

Fall is an important time for the bees. It is their last opportunity to build up nectar and pollen stores before Winter. Here are the most nutritious fall bee flowers (for…

When bees die from the shortsighted actions of a few, we must speak up. As you may already know, millions of honey bees were immediately annihilated in an aerial spraying against Zika on August…

A recent check on my two beehives showed me very little honey stores. (Though the bees are building up well and had no signs of disease.) I was not surprised. This…

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden to visit in Boothbay Harbor, Maine (zone 5b). Because it is lush with bee-friendly plants and they use organic methods, it is a…