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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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.

Rainy path near tulip poplar trees at the Nassau County Museum of Art during Memorial Day weekend rain

A Walk With a Beekeeper: Tulip Tree Nectar and Rain Delays

A rainy Memorial Day walk through the Tulip Tree Trail at the Nassau County Museum of Art leads to reflections on black locust nectar, tulip poplars, and the bees waiting for warmer days to return.
serene view of Scudders Pond on Shore Road

A Walk With A Beekeeper: Pollinators and Coastal Public Spaces

A cool gray walk along Shore Road became a meditation on shoreline landscapes, pollinators, public space, and what it means to care for the places we share.
two-leaved seedling emerging from the dirt

The Queen Bee’s Favorite Flower Seeds for Bee‑ginner Gardeners

Discover bee-friendly seeds that are easy to grow and loved by pollinators. The Queen Bee shares her favorite beginner-friendly flower seeds for growing with confidence.
cloesup of an eastern redbud in bloom

A Walk with a Beekeeper: The Purple Edition

A spring walk through Glen Head, where purple flowers were everywhere—but the bees had other plans.

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