The Sunnyside CSA: 4 Important Things You Should Know
March 17, 2023
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You’ve gotta know about CSA’s, and you gotta know why the Sunnyside CSA has a special place in the Queen’s heart.
Bee Well
The Backyard Bees Blog
The Queen Bee's musings and ideas on how to live a greener and healthier life
What does it really mean to bee well? More fresh air. More fresh food. More self-care. Less toxins. Less chemicals. There’s a lot to talk about. To think about. Let’s go!
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Beekeeping at Clark Botanic Garden: Big News for 2023
January 30, 2023
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Backyard Bees is the new beekeeper for Clark Botanic Gardens! Learn about specialty gardens. Visit the apiary. Support this open space in Williston Park.
Valentines Day – 4 inexpensive ideas for your sweethearts
January 19, 2023
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Valentines Day is a sweet day for bee lovers. Here are a few ways to celebrate this national day of love…without buying a dozen roses or a box of chocolates.
Amazing Winter Bees: 3 ways bees survive the cold
January 13, 2023
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Bees are so amazing! Winter bees are bigger, stronger, and live longer than the average worker bee. Read more about how them and how they help a bee colony to survive a long, cold winter.
The Pansy Project: 10 weeks of growing love
January 7, 2023
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Over 17 years ago, Paul Harfleet began planting pansies at the sites of homophobic abuse. Read and learn how to start your own pansy project with Backyard Bees.
January Gardening: 3 easy ways to weed out your seed drawer
January 6, 2023
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Our secret stash of seeds… Seeds we meant to plant, but never did. Half-opened packs. January Gardening time means it’s time to weed the seeds!
Kathy Scalzo
Backyard Bees Queen Bee
Head beekeeper, mother of twins, nature lover, and registered dietition. The Queen Bee bee-lieves in giving your all, taking time for the things that matter and bee-ing well!