Bees Are Life ... it's that simple! Toronto Beekeepers supporting bees - we Educate, Advocate, Manage urban hives, Sell LOCAL honey, Promote Bee-Wise Gardening
Tomorrow, we are pleased to offer you 25% OFF all book purchases in support of Canadian Independent Bookstore Day. Check out our large selection of Canadian Authors, gardening & bee themed books. #cibd2024#beesarelife#fortheloveofreading
Winter garden tip: leave the plant stems with seedheads standing tall and voilà; you've got yourself a natural birdfeeder! #NationalBirdDay#NativePlants
Can you believe it's November? This year has flown by but there is still much on the horizon to celebrate! From Veteran's Day & Thanksgiving to the arrival of winter & its festivities, this time of year gives us much to be grateful for. What are YOU most excited to celebrate?
The seasons are changing, and so is our approach to garden care. You can support pollinators throughout the fall and winter by leaving leaves and other natural debris: https://t.co/hSeeIQmRJQ #ProtectPollinators#GetMessy
#WorldFoodDay is the perfect time to celebrate the 🍯 🐝s that keep our food world buzzing. Thanks to them we get to enjoy a variety of fruits, veggies, nuts, & legumes. Though each culture & the foods enjoyed are different, we all share a reliance on #pollinators to feed the 🌎.
(1/2): Pesky cough? #Honey has been used for centuries to help alleviate symptoms of the common cold, & research confirms this approach for children ages one & older. Honey offers an effective & natural alternative to over-the-counter cough medicine.
There's much room in our Mushroom March Nature Walk in High Park next month! 🍂🍄🍂
Join us on November 4th in High Park and get to know the mysterious and wonderous mushrooms of Toronto in our family friendly nature hike!
With all of this record-breaking heat, it is vital to stay hydrated. Stubborn taste buds? Turn to honey! Not only does a drizzle of 🍯 add a unique flavor to your water, but you also get to harness honey's natural energy-boosting power! Get more tips here: https://t.co/cPjbKiISzB
Tomorrow is #NationalCremeBruleeDay and we've got the dish to kick off your celebration! With just a handful of ingredients and a bit of flair, our Vanilla Fig Oatmeal Brûlée will set you up for all your day brings. Get the recipe here: https://t.co/FJwUL4givi
Honeybees communicate with other bees using pheromones.
In addition to their dances, honeybees also communicate with each other using pheromones. These chemical signals are used to alert other bees to danger, mark food sources, and regulate the behaviour of the colony.
It's #NationalPollinatorWeek! Approx 75% of flowering plants need pollination help from animals like 🦋, 🐝, 🦇, 🐦, beetles, & other insects! These animals help to pollinate vegetables, herbs, fruits, nuts, & even chocolate! This week, we say thank you to our pollinators!