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Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain


Do Bees Have Favorite Flowers? (Yes, And Here’s Why)
Bees don’t just visit any flower. They’re choosy — and they have their reasons. 🌼 Bee Preferences: Bees are more likely to visit flowers...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 6, 20251 min read


What Is Propolis? The Hive’s Natural Medicine
You’ve heard of honey and beeswax — but have you met propolis ? 🌿 What Is Propolis? Propolis is a resin-like substance bees collect from...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 6, 20251 min read


Can Bees Recognize Faces? (And Other Bee Smarts)
We often think of bees as tiny, instinct-driven workers. But truth is, bees are way more intelligent than we give them credit for. 🧠...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 6, 20251 min read


How Far Do Honeybees Fly? (And Why It’s Kind of Amazing)
Have you ever spotted a honeybee on a flower and wondered how far she traveled to get there? Turns out — bees are incredible little commuters . Most honeybees forage within about 1–2 miles of their hive. That’s a pretty solid daily commute for a creature with wings the size of a paperclip. But when food is scarce, bees can push much farther — even up to 5 miles — in search of nectar and pollen. Why does distance matter? The farther bees fly, the more energy they burn. So th

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 6, 20251 min read


Meet the Native Bees (They Need Love Too)
Honey bees get all the attention — and we adore them — but did you know there are over 4,000 species of native bees in North America...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 6, 20251 min read


How to Introduce Kids to Beekeeping (Without a Hive)
I want to to bring bee energy into the world, especially for children & young adults. Not everyone plans to keep bees, and that’s more than okay. There is a lot of fear around bees, wasps & bugs at large. However, there are creative, meaningful ways to share bee knowledge with kids: If you have children in your life, try these fun, hands-on activities: Build a bee hotel – Great for solitary bees like mason bees Create a pollinator scavenger hunt – Look for bees, butterflie

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 6, 20251 min read


What Makes Raw Honeycomb So Special?
Not all honey is created equal. If you’ve only had the clear, golden stuff in the grocery store bear bottle — you haven’t truly tasted...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 6, 20251 min read


Pollinator-Friendly Plants You Can Grow Anywhere
You don’t need a sprawling garden to help the bees — just a little sun, some soil, and the right plants. Whether you’re working with a...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 6, 20251 min read


What Is Honey Actually Made Of? (It’s More Than Just Sugar)
Honey isn't just nature’s sweetener — it’s liquid gold packed with purpose. When a bee collects nectar from flowers, she stores it in her...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 4, 20251 min read


The Coolest Tools in a Beekeeper’s Kit
Beekeepers look a little like astronauts, a little like gardeners, and a little like mad scientists. But there’s a reason for every tool...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 4, 20251 min read


What’s Actually Inside a Beehive? (Spoiler: It’s Not Just Honey)
Peek inside a beehive, and you’re looking at one of nature’s most organized societies. Every bee has a role, and every inch of comb has a...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 4, 20252 min read


How Bees Talk Without Speaking
The Secret Language of the Hive Honey bees don’t buzz around aimlessly — they’re actually speaking a language all their own. And even...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Apr 4, 20251 min read


Honey Never Expires
The Science Behind Nature’s Sweetest Preservative Honey is one of the few foods on Earth that never spoils. Archaeologists have even...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Oct 12, 20243 min read


Managing Bees: A Guide for New Beekeepers
Let's Learn the Basics of Beekeeping (Together) Before you jump into beekeeping, it’s crucial to understand the basics. Beekeeping is a...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Oct 1, 20245 min read


Beekeeping is Sexy (and Crucial for our Survival)
Honey bees, often seen buzzing around flowers and diligently working in their hives, play an incredibly important role in ecosystems...

Genevieve Benson NiCheallachain
Sep 30, 20244 min read
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