Minnesota for Bees

The Lawns to Legumes program advocates converting Minnesota lawns into pollinator habitat, with the main focus on the Rusty Patched Bumblebee.

Smoke and Water

A bit more bee stuff came today. Is it weird that I get super excited over the fact that the gloves fit and the smoker is intact? I want to be ready on the very, very slim chance that a swarm will be drawn to the hive this spring. I’ve got a couple of wooden… Continue reading Smoke and Water

Echinacea

I can’t get enough of this beautiful flower. And I’ve noticed at least four different kinds of bees going between this and the sage, so, winning!