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
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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…