DIY a Budget-Friendly Water Feature for Bees and Other Pollinators: A Step-by-Step Guide
Like humans, bees require fresh, clean water to survive. Bees drink water not just to stay hydrated. They also use water to produce wax to build honeycomb, mixed with pollen to create “bee bread” to feed the colony; and spread about their hive to cool the temperature on hot days. Bees collect water from various […]
This Earth Day, Remember the Bees
In celebration of Earth Day 2023, we are raising awareness about the importance of honey bees, their effect on the climate, and the actions we can take to help protect them. Earth Day is the perfect time to celebrate the contribution of honey bees to a healthy environment. Bees are essential pollinators that play a […]
Let it Grow! Six Garden Weeds Bees Love
Weeds are frustrating, no doubt. They take up space in your garden and compete with other plants for sunlight and nutrients. However, not all weeds are bad. Many are beneficial, especially for bees and other pollinators. Why bees are important for your garden Before we get into the weeds, it important to remember why bees […]
Spring is Bee Season
Spring is here. The weather is warming, and the bees are out there doing their thing. Through the winter, bees huddle together in the hive to stay warm, forming a tight cluster around the queen and vibrating their wings to generate heat. When the temperature rises and the plants bud, the bees fly out the […]
How Honey Bees Pollinate Plants
Flowers and bees have evolved over millions of years to create a relationship that benefits both species. Bees require flower nectar and pollen for their survival, while flowers rely on bees for pollination to reproduce. Flowers use their color and scent to attract bees and other pollinators. In addition to blues, greens and purples, bees […]
Eva Crane, scientist, beekeeper, pollinator protector
Eva Crane was a renowned beekeeper, author, and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of beekeeping and the study of bees. Born in London in 1912, Dr. Crane developed a fascination with bees when she and her husband, Jim Crane received a hive for a wedding present. She went on to dedicate her […]
Planting a Bee Garden Is Easy and Fun
You can make a difference on the lives of pollinators with an eye-catching bee garden. Up close, you’ll experience the wonder of nature’s colors, sounds, and abundance — with a parade of blooms available to you and the bees, through the spring, summer, and fall. A simple pollinator garden is doable and fun to create […]
Is Raw Honey Good for You?
For 8,000 years, humans have used honey in its raw form for food and medicinal purposes. Today, much of the honey on supermarket shelves is “conventional” – meaning that it is processed with heat and filtered. The growing demand for minimally processed foods has made commercial raw honey a popular alternative. Brought to you directly […]
