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Most gardeners start to rein in their outdoor activities after Labor Day. But honeybees and other pollinating insects stay busy well into the fall and even early winter. You can help them out by using the tips you’ll find in this post.
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For the past few years a #SavetheBees movement has been gaining momentum. This has been a product of increased discussion about our friendly neighborhood pollinators suffering from health problems and die-offs. Ask your local beekeeper why all the bees are dying and more often than not insecticides are a large…
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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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Strawberries, apples, watermelon: we get these wonderful fruits, and nearly 70 other delicious foods and countless resources, through the help of bees. Believe it or not, these tiny animals are a huge influence on our food supply. However, too many bees are disappearing and with fewer bees, the impact on our food supply could be devastating.
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You’ve probably heard that bees are among the most important creatures and that their extinction would be catastrophic to the global economy, ecology, and food production. Why, exactly, is this the case, and what can you do to help protect these vital workers?
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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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It’s that time of the year again when the weather is bleak, and we’re getting tired of cooking. For those of you in need of a quick, tasty snack without the effort associated with the holiday season, look no further. Spiced nuts are the perfect treat that can be cooked…
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At the Best Bees Company, we’re working hard to figure out how to create better, healthier bees. Several factors including habitat loss, pesticide use, and disease have caused declines in wild and domesticated bee populations in recent years. It may be surprising to know that anyone can make their backyard…
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Fall is here! In New England, that means it’s time for pumpkins, apples, cranberries, and other seasonal treats to bake into our favorite pies and muffins. As we look forward to cooler nights, warm sweaters, and hot cider, it’s important to remember who we have to thank for many of…
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As the weather starts to cool, we look forward to spending our fall days picking apples, a quintessential New England activity. In recognition of this tradition and in support of local farmers, Governor Charlie Baker declared September to be “Massachusetts Apple Month.” This is part of his ongoing effort to…
