Be The Bee: Small Work, Shared Purpose, and the Legacy of Dr. King
What honey bees, small work, and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. can teach us about shared purpose, quiet faith, and choosing the good — even when the world feels loud.
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A Winter Visit To A Linden Tree
I visited my bees on a fifty-two-degree January day and leaned against a bare linden tree while they flew. It wasn’t spring yet — but it was enough to remind me what I’m watching for, and why
The Grow With Me Project
Grow something green in a pot.
Bee surprised at what you can do.
The Winter Solstice and a Season for Wishing
The Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year — a quiet turning point filled with wishing, waiting, and gentle hope. From resting bees and hidden bulbs to steaming tea and wishing biscuits, this season invites us to slow down and begin again.
The Power of Small: How Kindness and Community Impact My Tiny Business
A decade of small acts — bees, botanicals, handmade things, and the kindness of strangers — shaped this tiny business in ways I’ll never forget.
Why Every Nature Lover Needs a Lip Scrub (and a Little Self-Care in a Jar)
There’s something deeply satisfying about small rituals that make you feel good inside and out. This season, I took another look at the humble lip scrub—and turned it into a honey-sweet little gift set that’s as good for your lips as it is for the planet. Here’s why I finally decided to make one, and why you might want to add it to your own self-care lineup.
It’s Not Easy Bee-ing Green Tea
When Our Customers Asked for Something Green… Something bee-u-t-full happened. At Backyard Bees, we’ve always taken “bee-ing green” seriously — from the hives we tend to the sustainable way we package our products. But recently, our customers started asking for…
Bee Hoppy on National Rabbit Day 2025
Celebrate National Rabbit Day on September 27 at the Eisenhower Park Farmers Market! Meet Diana from Angora Crafted, watch live wool-making demos, and take home cozy, hand-crocheted treasures made from Angora rabbit fur. Bee sure to hop by and join the buzz
Why the Queen of Green Says “NO!” to the PROPEL NY Cable Project in Glen Head
The PROPEL NY project has no place in Glen Head — and nothing left to connect to. Introduction Last night, I stood in front of a packed room at the Glen Cove American Legion and said what so many in…
From Backyard Bees to Backyard Figs: A Sweet Surprise on Long Island
Surprised by Figs at Eisenhower Park I always read the weekly CCE Farmers Market newsletter, but this time, I barely glanced at the words “Fig Fare.” I was curious — vaguely — but I’ll admit, I had no idea what…