Welcome to theHive
Field notes, stories, and seasonal observations from Backyard Bees
The Hive is where the quieter side of Backyard Bees lives — field notes from the bee yard, reflections on place and season, stories from books, gardens, shoreline walks, and the everyday wonder of paying attention.
There’s always a story to tell. The best ones drift beyond my little hive—into the wide, wild, buzzing world. They’re stories of small wonders—things that surprise, inspire, and linger with the Queen Bee… and maybe with you, too.
New This Week
Saving Dahlia Seeds: Something to Save for Spring
A clay pot filled with free seeds, a bouquet of dahlias and one simple question: Can you save dahlia seeds? The answer led from the farmers market to Planting Fields—and to the excitement of growing something entirely new.
Explore The Hive
Recurring series and collections—follow a trail, discover a favorite, or simply wander through The Hive.
Walk with a Beekeeper
Looking beyond the hive to the parks, trails, and neighborhoods that help pollinators thrive.
Farmers Market Report
Seasonal notes from the market—what’s growing, who’s there, and what’s happening each week.
Market Conversations
Questions, stories, and unexpected moments from behind the Backyard Bees market table.
The Beekeeper Noticed
Small observations from the bee yard, the garden, and everyday life that grow into bigger stories.
Beehind the Scenes
The story behind each product—from first idea to ingredients, experiments, and finished recipe.
Recent Stories From The Hive
The newest stories from the bee yard, gardens, markets, books, and beyond.
Saving Dahlia Seeds: Something to Save for Spring
Turmeric Honey: A Long Time Coming
The Beets I Didn’t Buy
Bee Healthy or Bee Well?
The Mystery of the Honey That Wouldn’t Flow
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