The Nose Always Knows Best
One little soap saver bag started a conversation about scent, handmade soap, tea, and the simple moments that make a rainy farmers market unforgettable.
Category Green Living
Sustainable body care, thoughtful routines, seasonal traditions, small business life, and practical ways to live a little greener every day.
Healthy Conversations
A Saturday at the Eisenhower Park Farmers Market turned into something much more than a day of selling honey. From conversations about health and everyday challenges to an unexpected American elderberry purchase, this week's Farmers Market Report is about the people who make our local market community so special.
Lemon Bomb is a Terrible Name
Lemon Bomb isn't lemon flavored—but it has become one of Backyard Bees' best-selling lip balms. Discover the story behind the name, the ingredients, and the customers who made it a favorite.
You Are What You Make
A quieter market morning became a reminder that farmers markets aren't just about buying local—they're about asking questions, sharing knowledge, and meeting the people behind what they make.
Salt Water Cures Everything (Or So My Mother Said)
What began with my mother's favorite saying—"Salt water cures everything"—eventually inspired one of Backyard Bees' best-selling soaps. Discover the story behind The Mariner, a gentle salt brine soap inspired by family memories, traditional soapmaking, and the simple beauty of caring for skin naturally.
Eisenhower Park Farmers Market: Opening Day in the Wind
Opening day at the Eisenhower Park Farmers Market brought blue skies, strong winds, spring honey, fresh greens, and a reminder that some things simply need shade.
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.
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.
