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”
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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”
Bee The Change 