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.
Category Green Living
Sustainable body care, thoughtful routines, seasonal traditions, small business life, and practical ways to live a little greener every day.
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.
Why Every Nature Lover Needs a Lip Scrub (and a Little Self-Care in a Jar)
There’s something deeply satisfying about small rituals that make you feel good inside and out. This season, I took another look at the humble lip scrub—and turned it into a honey-sweet little gift set that’s as good for your lips as it is for the planet. Here’s why I finally decided to make one, and why you might want to add it to your own self-care lineup.
It’s Not Easy Bee-ing Green Tea
Sip sustainably with our new serendipiTea green tea collection — proof that being green never tasted so good!