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No Mow May Infographic

This infographic can be used for educational purposes or to spread the movement @ #NoMowMay on social media platforms. Credits: Tatiana Hlinka – NJ 4-H Pollinator Habitat Ambassador

Join me in supporting pollinators this spring by signing the “No Mow May Pledge”. This is a bee-friendly way to cut down on yard maintenance. Give your mower a rest and establish a biodiverse environment that helps protect endangered pollinators and other wildlife. Take the pledge by completing the form. Plantlife, a UK-based conservation organization, popularized NoContinueContinue reading “No Mow May”

What is pollinating the ‘hidden flowers’ of South Africa?

Honeybees are mysterious creatures, surprising us humans with their superpowers at the least excepted. A life lesson we can all learn from them is nature’s most unique precious jewels are always hidden. Literally hidden. Ruth Corizon and Dr. Timo van der Niet, husband and wife, in late 2017, were traveling up high in South AfricaContinueContinue reading “What is pollinating the ‘hidden flowers’ of South Africa?”

Finding a Local Bee Club

For in-person support, networking, and educational opportunities, find local beekeeping associations and clubs near you. Each state’s state associations and clubs are listed in the links.

The Bee Peace

Would you ever think of bees teaming up to prevent elephant extinction by lending a hand to farmers? It sounds outrageous, but not for the mighty bee.Elephants, an endangered underrated species, saw their populations decrease while poaching increased in popularity during the 70s and 80s. The Ivory Trade ban was established in the 1990s, andContinueContinue reading “The Bee Peace”

A Dummy’s Guide to Honeybees

You may spot a honeybee in your backyard, on a flower. Collecting nectar. Swarming. Or even at the park. A honeybee can be found all over the world – except Antarctica. Wherever a flower grows, any bee or pollinator will be prospering in that area. The Western honeybee, the European honeybee, and Apis Mellifera areContinueContinue reading “A Dummy’s Guide to Honeybees”

The Greek and Their Honey

Have you ever noticed that in every fine Greek dish, honey is THE ingredient. It is what defines baklava, pastries, and pancakes. Honey is glued to the history of Greece, especially during their ancient times, where they rise from their greatness. Sweet Beginnings In Greek, “Mele” is the word for honey. And “Melissa” is theContinueContinue reading “The Greek and Their Honey”

Explore a Bee’s Life – Documentaries

Describe a bee: round, black and yellow stripes, two antennae, four wings, and a ton of honey. But, have you ever wondered about the inside life of the bees? Their daily routine, every waggle, and mile journey? Especially in the winter, bees are hidden inside their hive and are nowhere to be seen. With documentaries,ContinueContinue reading “Explore a Bee’s Life – Documentaries”

Super Bee Powers

Did you ever think an animal or an insect might see your most basic colors, shapes, objects, differently than us humans? Well, take the mighty bee for example. In the most basic summary, bees depend on flower, and flowers depend on bees. Even though there is a variety of pollination, like the wind (where theContinueContinue reading “Super Bee Powers”

Citrus Honey Tart

When I went on my travels to Slovakia, Europe over the summer, I noticed something different about their food. It was wholesome, all made scratch, and organic from their backyards. The idea was rare. Who actually knew that we had the power to create something so intricate out of a cookbook and bring it toContinueContinue reading “Citrus Honey Tart”