Turmeric Honey: A Long Time Coming
What happens when folk wisdom, science, family tradition, and a beekeeper's kitchen all meet in one little jar?
Category Field Notes
Seasonal observations, honeybee encounters, bee-friendly backyards, and reflections from life around the hive.
The Mystery of the Honey That Wouldn’t Flow
What could make honey so thick it wouldn’t flow? For years, I had no idea. Then I began connecting a few curious clues: fall flowers, buzzing bees, and a plant I had overlooked for years. The mystery led me straight to English ivy honey.
The Finish Line Isn’t the End: Jones Beach State Park
The Jones Beach State Park I Expected Summers have always been about the beach for me. And “the beach” always meant Jones Beach. A day at the ocean was always a perfect day. I was sure Jones Beach State Park…
Looking for Bees, Finding Faeries
Sometimes the smallest surprise in nature changes the way we see the world. A return visit to Heckscher State Park, a tiny patch of Brown-eyed Susans, and Emily Wilde's faeries reminded me that careful observation often leads to unexpected connections.
What I Didn’t Notice at Hempstead Lake State Park
During a summer run at Hempstead Lake State Park, I found myself noticing something unexpected. The invasive plants I'd grown used to seeing across Long Island were missing, replaced by native flowers that support pollinators and restore the landscape.
The Walled Garden at Caumsett State Park
I came to Caumsett State Park for a 5K summer run, but it was the Walled Garden—with its towering Russian sage, busy honey bees, and remarkable brick wall—that stole the evening.
The Dirt Beneath Our Feet
A watermelon rind, a shovel, and a backyard with lifeless soil led to an unexpected Fourth of July reflection about earthworms, healthy gardens, and the dirt beneath our feet.
Rabbit Candy and More: The Grow With Me Project Progress
I encouraged everyone to grow with me this spring. What I didn't expect was that I'd be the one breaking all the rules. From squirrel disasters to rabbit candy, here's a June update from my own patio garden.
Do Bees Fly in the Rain?
Do bees fly in the rain? When a summer 5K was canceled due to storms, I looked to my backyard honey bees for the answer and set out on a rainy run of my own.
What a 10K at Sunken Meadow Taught Me About Bee Memory
A windy evening at Sunken Meadow State Park led to an unexpected question: how do honey bees remember their way home? From orientation flights to flower schedules, the answer is remarkable.
