In 2019, beekeepers in the US have lost 37 percent of their honeybee colonies, a disconcerting phenomenon that’s part of a broader global decline in pollinator populations. One way that people can help restore these populations is by practicing beekeeping. But as enticing as it … [Read more...] about This company lets you devote a section of your backyard to honeybees
honeybees
This startup makes real honey without involving any bees in the process
While the plight of honeybees has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, it is actually wild bees who are facing the biggest threats of extinction, in part because they have to compete with honeybees for their food. This eventually means that the more honey production … [Read more...] about This startup makes real honey without involving any bees in the process
Preserve our wonder
Progress is essential, but not at the cost of our environment. July/August Issue 2012 | Amy Domini I’ll admit that I’ve never been particularly careful about honeybees. As a kid, I’d catch them in jars and threaten my younger brother with them. As a gardener, I find it fun to … [Read more...] about Preserve our wonder
