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Bumble Bees, Solitary Bees, Stingless Bees, Oh My!
- Aug 18, 2017
- By Catie Colliton
- In Agriculture, Beekeeping in the World, Gardening, Pollination
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We can thank honey bees for so many luxuries we enjoy, namely the pollination services that give us delicious produce and bright flowers, as well as their golden honey. On National Honey Bee Day, we celebrate these essential pollinators and raise awareness about ways we can help them thrive. However, we also want…
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#NextGenBeekeeper: Rachael Bonoan
- Aug 14, 2017
- By Catie Colliton
- In Uncategorized
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#NextGenBeekeeper is a series of profiles and features on the lives of the next generation of beekeepers emerging in the field. Keep an eye out on our social media for the #NextGenBeekeeper tag.
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Our LA Beekeeper Will Bristol with Debbie Harry of Blondie at an event promoting Blondies new album Pollinator and raising awareness of honey bee health.
Blondie + Bees
- Jul 31, 2017
- By Catie Colliton
- In #NextGenBeekeeper, Beekeeping in the World, Events, Media, Staff
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The band Blondie has recently jumped on the bee bandwagon with their new album Pollinator and campaign BEE Connected, whose mission is to raise awareness of the decline in the bee population by promoting organizations dedicated to conserving and improving the health of pollinators. Our Los Angeles beekeeper, Will Bristol, was the featured local beekeeper alongside Frontwoman Debbie Harry at a recent promotional event and photoshoot for Pollinator. Here, he gives us a glimpse inside the bee-friendly album, photoshoot, and event.
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Honey, Cheese & Spirits
- Jul 31, 2017
- By Catie Colliton
- In Recipes
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Sweet and salty combinations like salted caramel or proscuitto and melon are classic pairings that engage our tastebuds and spark late night cravings. If you have a shelf piling up with a rainbow of honeys like many of our staff, we suggest marrying a variety of liquid gold with cheeses, fruit, nuts, and other accoutrements. Whether you’re planning a dinner party or an afternoon appetizer for two, a cheese and honey board is the perfect place to start.
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#NextGenBeekeeper: Will Bristol
- Jul 28, 2017
- By Catie Colliton
- In #NextGenBeekeeper, Beekeeping in the World, Guest Bloggers, Staff
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#NextGenBeekeeper is a series of profiles and features on the lives of the next generation of beekeepers emerging in the field. Keep an eye out on our social media for the #NextGenBeekeeper tag.
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Cultivate a Pollinator Paradise
- Jun 16, 2017
- By Catie Colliton
- In Beekeeping in the World, Gardening, Pollination
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Nearly 75% of all flowering plants need the help of other organisms in pollination. There are over 200,000 different beneficial insects, such as bees, butterflies, beetles, flies, and more, that help in the pollinating of flowers and the fruits and vegetables we enjoy every day. Help these vital species thrive…
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#NextGenBeekeeper: Sarah Red-Laird
- Jun 16, 2017
- By Catie Colliton
- In #NextGenBeekeeper, Beekeeping in the World, Guest Bloggers
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Sarah Red-Laird is the founder and Executive Director of Bee Girl, a nonprofit organization that aims to conserve our bees by educating the public on their importance through programs focused on community classes and events, public lectures, initiatives, and public lands for bees and beekeepers program. Sarah engages with communities…