Tag Archive: beekeeping

Saving Pollinators Through The Art Of Beekeeping

Catherine Sherriffs

It’s no secret we all need to be doing something to save the bees. Pesticide exposure and habitat destruction mean populations of important pollinators are declining rapidly around the world. A new study finds some countries are doing a better job of saving them than others. Arena Flowers has analyzed data from the United Nations…

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Beehaviors: The Festooning Of Bees (Part 3)

We humans, with our particle accelerators and Wikipedia, like to think we are the smartest species on Earth. Yet still, a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise remains secret from us, even though other species seem to consider it elementary.  For instance, there isn’t a single person who can fully explain the behavior of bees…
January 31, 2020
Martyna Król

The ABC’s Of Natural Beekeeping

As I’m about to write this blog, my last stare of procrastination falls on the perfect smelling flowers of my orange plant, plump and ready to burst open. I wonder what how the honey made from its nectar would taste? Those that grow their produce know that distinctive taste; the taste that brings a smile…
June 26, 2019
Martyna Król

Netflix’ “Rotten” Talks Honey Crime

When I first saw that Netflix had released a new series called “Rotten,” I had mixed feelings about it. I was intrigued to learn more about the food industry and its deceit, but I also didn’t want to know too much. The old adage “ignorance is bliss” comes to mind. Sometimes you just don’t want…
February 17, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Best “Grow Your Own” Books to read over the Holidays

With all the Holiday commotion what better time is there to escape for a few hours and indulge in one of your favorite subjects, Grow Your Own. These books cover almost all aspects of maintaining a healthy, organic, garden – indoors or out. I know that I’m going to use my time off to catch up on the reading I…
December 22, 2017
Serena Sayers

Honey: Grow Your Own

Okay, so technically you can’t get honey from seeds, but you can set up your own private beehive just about anywhere. Its the least you can do really to keep the neighborhood plants and trees thriving, and for a little effort every week or two, you can enjoy honey you helped create when summer is…
February 7, 2015
Amber