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.
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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…
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…
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,…