Does Anyone Like Mosquitos?
Mosquitoes love me. Unfortunately, the feeling isn't mutual. A beekeeper's observations on mosquitoes and the surprising garden plant that inspired Buzz Off, our natural mosquito repellent.
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The Beekeeper Noticed
It Started with a Citizen Science Project I guess it started with a citizen science project. Years ago, I was simply a gardener with a beehive in the backyard. I wasn’t trying to become a beekeeper. I was curious. One…
The Little Bag Everyone Asks About
What started as a simple soap saver bag became one of the most talked-about items at the Backyard Bees table. Here's why people love it.
A Real Farmers Market in Eisenhower Park
Looking for a real farmers market in Nassau County? A Long Island beekeeper shares what makes a farmers market worth visiting, from local food and honey to community, education, and meaningful conversations.
A Walk With a Beekeeper: Bees at the Beach
Follow a spring run through Welwyn Preserve, where a beekeeper discovers honeysuckle, Rugosa roses, black locust blossoms, and an unexpected gathering of honey bees along the shores of the Long Island Sound.
A Walk With a Beekeeper: Tulip Tree Nectar and Rain Delays
A rainy Memorial Day walk through the Tulip Tree Trail at the Nassau County Museum of Art leads to reflections on black locust nectar, tulip poplars, and the bees waiting for warmer days to return.
A Walk With A Beekeeper: Pollinators and Coastal Public Spaces
A cool gray walk along Shore Road became a meditation on shoreline landscapes, pollinators, public space, and what it means to care for the places we share.
Made For Men…or Not?
Ten years into Backyard Bees markets, I still question how to set up the table. Not because of the soaps.Because of people. Do I group products by scent? By ingredient? By purpose? Do all the lavender things belong together? Should…
The Queen Bee’s Favorite Flower Seeds for Bee‑ginner Gardeners
Discover bee-friendly seeds that are easy to grow and loved by pollinators. The Queen Bee shares her favorite beginner-friendly flower seeds for growing with confidence.
A Walk with a Beekeeper: The Purple Edition
A spring walk through Glen Head, where purple flowers were everywhere—but the bees had other plans.
