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.
Category Green Living
Sustainable body care, thoughtful routines, seasonal traditions, small business life, and practical ways to live a little greener every day.
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.
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…
Ugly Feet Syndrome: Why We Hide Our Feet — and How to Feel Good About Them Again
You are not alone if you think you have ugly feet. Read on for the best ways to take care of your feet.
The Power of Small: How Kindness and Community Impact My Tiny Business
A decade of small acts — bees, botanicals, handmade things, and the kindness of strangers — shaped this tiny business in ways I’ll never forget.
