Bee The Change: An Interview With Detroit Hives

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September 29, 2020

Bee The Change: An Interview With Detroit Hives

You never know what is going to spark inspiration. It could be nature, music, even a cold. That’s exactly what happened to Timothy Jackson. In 2016 he caught a cold that he just couldn’t shake. He found that raw honey treated his symptoms and helped him recover faster. Jackson and […]
February 4, 2020

Time to Order Bees: The Bee Quiz Cheat Sheet

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and you know what that means…it’s time to order bees for your school’s hive! Whether you are starting a new hive or re-stocking an existing hive, you want to get your bees ordered now so your hive is ready to go come spring. At […]
November 17, 2019

Should You Add Bees or Chickens to Your Outdoor Classroom?

                  As you look to develop your school’s outdoor classroom, you may be asking that difficult question: bees or chickens? Here’s a scorecard to help you make that decision.  Rules There may be city and county ordinances for both chickens and honeybees. […]
January 26, 2018

Why Urban Gardens are the Safest Places to Keep Bees

Why is Urban Gardening Becoming So Popular? In the past few years, urban gardening has skyrocketed in popularity. There are many reasons behind this. First and foremost, more and more people are wanting to know where their food comes from, and by growing it themselves, they are guaranteed to know […]
June 3, 2017

Where Will Your Food Come From in the Future?

In this article, we describe just a few of the many benefits behind making honey bees a part of your community garden. Increasing your plants’ yield, providing educational opportunities for the community, and adding diversity to the products that you offer (honey, wax, etc.) are just the tip of the […]