A Walk with a Beekeeper: Early Spring in Sea Cliff (April 2026)
An early spring walk through Sea Cliff reveals a quieter kind of hope: small blooms, mixed landscapes, and signs that the bees will find what they need.
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The Honey Tree: My First Memory of Bees
The honey tree from Little House in the Big Woods stayed with me for yearsāhereās what that moment looks like now, through real beekeeping eyes.
A Walk With a Beekeeper: Early Spring in Glen Head (March 2026)
Take a walk through Glen Head in early spring with a beekeeper and see what bees actually findāwhatās blooming, whatās not, and how small changes can make a difference.
How Bee-Friendly Is Your Neighborhood? A Beekeepers Scorecard
Take a walk with a beekeeper and discover how bee-friendly your neighborhood really is. Use a simple landscape scorecard to see whatās feeding beesāand whatās not.
The Queen Beeās Favorite Flower Seeds for Beeāginner Gardeners
Bee Different. Grow Something That Matters. Iāve been growing things since I was a little girlāand despite all those years, I still get a lot of things wrong. Seriously. A lot. But you know what? I always have fun. Lotsā¦
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 ā even when the world feels loud.
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 wasnāt spring yet ā but it was enough to remind me what Iām 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 ā 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 ā bees, botanicals, handmade things, and the kindness of strangers ā shaped this tiny business in ways Iāll never forget.