Growing Sainfoin In The Garden

Sainfoin is reputed to attract 10 times more bees than white dutch clover, so be prepared for honey bees to favour it above just about anything else blooming at the same time. If you have plants that require pollination it might be best to plant sainfoin in rotation so that its blooms are not competing with the plants that require the pollination…

Sunflowers: Feeding The Birds & The Bees

Nothing says summer more than a Sunflower. These bright and sunny plants can’t help but bring cheer to every place they grow. Providing nectar, pollen, and a place to live these flowers attract native pollinators of all types. They are also a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly…

The Bees Knees: Crafting Your Own Prohibition Era Cocktail

A Bees Knees (or Bee’s Knees) is a Prohibition Era cocktail made with gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey. It is served shaken and chilled, often with a lemon twist…

French 75 Honey Cocktail: A Sweet Twist On A Historical Favourite

The French 75 is a fixture in cocktail bars, but it’s also a fan-favorite during brunch. In this recipe, we switch out the simple syrup for honey syrup, but the real secret is using a raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized, micro harvested wildflower honey for a refreshing twist on this historical cocktail…

Spring in A Cocktail Cup: Sparkling Honey Lavender Lemonade

Spring in a cocktail cup: this recipe is perfect for bridal showers, girls night in, and Spring themed parties and brunches…

National Pancake Day: Apple & Honey Pancakes

It’s National Pancake Day!  Celebrate National Pancake Day: Apple Honey Pancakes. These pancakes offer a new twist on a classic breakfast favorite. They’re a great way to breathe life back into your mornings. And also make a great dessert – there is no better way to celebrate #nationalpancakeday! History of National Pancake Day: What is Pancake Day?While it is all about pancakes these days…