Welcome to theHive
Field notes, stories, and seasonal observations from Backyard Bees
The Hive is where the quieter side of Backyard Bees lives — field notes from the bee yard, reflections on place and season, stories from books, gardens, shoreline walks, and the everyday wonder of paying attention.
There’s always a story to tell. The best ones drift beyond my little hive—into the wide, wild, buzzing world. They’re stories of small wonders—things that surprise, inspire, and linger with the Queen Bee… and maybe with you, too.
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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.
Explore The Hive
Recurring series and collections—follow a trail, discover a favorite, or simply wander through The Hive.
Walk with a Beekeeper
Looking beyond the hive to the parks, trails, and neighborhoods that help pollinators thrive.
Farmers Market Report
Seasonal notes from the market—what’s growing, who’s there, and what’s happening each week.
Market Conversations
Questions, stories, and unexpected moments from behind the Backyard Bees market table.
The Beekeeper Noticed
Small observations from the bee yard, the garden, and everyday life that grow into bigger stories.
Beehind the Scenes
The story behind each product—from first idea to ingredients, experiments, and finished recipe.
Recent Stories From The Hive
The newest stories from the bee yard, gardens, markets, books, and beyond.
Looking for Bees, Finding Faeries
National Farmers Market Week Begins at Eisenhower Park
Respect The Honey
What I Didn’t Notice at Hempstead Lake State Park
Sustainability Saturday at Eisenhower Park
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