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San Francisco bees
Bees, our pollinating allies
bees
February 6, 2012
You’ve probably heard that bees are our friends, pollinating many crops that we depend on for food – and for our state’s economy....
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Wasps and hornets not a sweet story
Meredith May
January 17, 2012
When last I wrote about Meredith May the San Francisco Chronicle journalist who is also a beekeeper, yes, the hives are right there on the...
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Be a Citizen Scientist: Join the Great Sunflower Project Sat. July 16
Nature
July 15, 2011
Do you have 15 minutes to spare? If so, you can be a citizen scientist. Over the past few years, citizen scientists -- ordinary people who help...
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Books for kids about bugs, bees, and creepy crawlies
bugs
June 14, 2011
Some kids are fascinated by insects and all the little creepy crawlies of nature and others will run screaming every time. And while some adults...
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Urban beehives at the Fairmont Hotel
Marshall Farms
April 25, 2011
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the epicurean garden on the rooftop at the The Fairmont San Francisco to learn the basics of urban beekeeping....
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Bees are in the news: Good news this time
bees
April 24, 2011
You’ve probably heard that our country’s bees are in alarming decline, in a problem called Colony Collapse Disorder. For years, bees...
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Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? Lots,it seems. Listen up!
bees
March 21, 2011
We've all heard about the mysterious disappearance of honey bees throughout the world in news reports and specials on the subject. Yes,...
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Earthworms and bees: the canaries for our planet
Health & Fitness
April 18, 2010
My dog and I saw something on our walk through San Mateo today that was quietly – but deeply – disturbing: A graveyard of earthworms...
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Grimm: Chance to see 'Beeware' episode again
Grimm
May 25, 2012
The first season of "Grimm" has ended and Grimmsters around the globe are anxiously waiting for the second season to start in early fall....
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Beekeeping to Practice being Calm and Centered
beekeeping
May 9, 2012
I AM a keeper of bees. I have been involved with beekeeping off and on for over 20 years. I have kept honeybees and provided homes for mason bees....
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