Tag Archives: national honey bee day

Listen to the Bees

Posted on August 16, 2014 by lynnhewitt

The poet, Nazimi (c. 1200) wrote: “A hornet seized a bee, intending to devour it. The bee begged for its life and said, “My hive contains so much honey, I myself am of so little worth, why do you not … Continue reading →

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Have a Bee-Friendly Yard

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Eva

National Honey Bee Day is this Saturday!  One way to “bee” friendly is to create a pollinator-friendly garden by avoiding pesticides and planting flowers that bloom at different times. All these flowers are indigenous to the Eastern United States.  They … Continue reading →

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