Environment
Our environment. Low waste living. Eco-conscious consumers. Composting. We’ll talk about it all and focus on people and organizations that care about these things too!

Honey Bees vs Yellow Jackets: The Buzzing Battle
Bees vs yellow jackets -explore the incredible differences between them so when someone yells “Run! It’s a bee”, you learn to react a little differently.

Beekeeping at Clark Botanic Garden: Big News for 2023
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
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
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.

Throw Caution To The Wind in 2023
Let’s see where the wind blows us!! Welcome to our new blog where we will focus on what Backyard Bees is all about; things that are good for the environment, the bees, and YOU!