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Marianne Gee
Jan 5, 20213 min read
Winter bees: How honeybees survive the winter
In winter, unlike other insects, honeybees don't go dormant. Instead, they stay awake all winter inside the hive, clustered together.
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Marianne Gee
Feb 27, 20204 min read
The Queen Bee: her birth, life and death
The queen bee is a fascinating insect. She is the mother of all the bees in hive, responsible for laying all the eggs that will become adu
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marianne636
Jan 6, 20202 min read
Honey Smoothie Recipes
Here's are a few of our favourite smoothie recipes, sweetened with all-natural honey! From Classic Strawberry to Clean Green Kiwi...
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Marianne Gee
Mar 21, 20233 min read
The 'Wild' in Wildflower: Discovering the Unique Flavours of Gees Bees Wildflower Honey
Discover the taste of Ontario's wildflower honey - representation of a specific time and place, changing in flavour with each season.
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Marianne Gee
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Elevate your Easter Table Decor with Beeswax Candles: Inspiration and Tips for a Stunning Setting
Looking to create a beautiful and sustainable Easter table setting? Consider incorporating beeswax candles! Read more for tips and inspirati
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Marianne Gee
Mar 15, 20233 min read
The Buzz on Worker Bees: How They Keep Our Hives Thriving and Honey Flowing
Discover the fascinating world of worker bees and their essential roles in honey production. Learn about housekeeping, nursing, architecture
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Dr. Marianne Gee
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Honey & Heart Health
New heart health study from the University of Toronto suggests that two tablespoons of honey per day linked to improved heart health
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Marianne Gee
Feb 20, 20233 min read
The Honeybee Family
Discover the Fascinating World of Honeybee Families: Learn About the Queen, Workers, and Drones in a Hive
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Marianne Gee
Feb 14, 20232 min read
St. Valentine, the Patron Saint of Beekeepers
When we think of Valentine's Day, our minds often turn to roses, chocolates, and other sweet treats. However, there's another sweet connecti
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marianne636
Nov 9, 20221 min read
The Polkaroo visits Gees Bees Honey Farm
Polkaroo! Polkaroo! Can you imagine our surprise when Polkaroo came skipping up our laneway one sunny afternoon? "What are you doing...
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Marianne Gee
Oct 8, 20222 min read
Pumpkin pollination thanks to bees!
As October nears its end, signs of the season abound: pumpkins everywhere! We can thank honeybees for them!
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programs488
Jun 1, 202212 min read
Why are bees important? Reasons to Save the Bees
Bees are important to the environment and ecosystem through their act of pollination. Why are bees declining and how can we help the bees.
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programs488
Apr 21, 20222 min read
April in the Beehive
As the winter season draws to a close, having feasted on the previous year's bounty of honey and pollen, our buzzing friends can hardly...
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programs488
Apr 21, 20225 min read
How to make a Bee Friendly Garden this Spring
The snow has finally melted away and we're ready for warm days to start sticking our fingers into the dirt of our gardens! From our store...
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programs488
Apr 9, 20224 min read
Easter Recipes with Honey
Easter is such a nice time of year here at Gees Bees farm...bees buzzing, chicks hatching, birds chirping, trees budding and a new...
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Marianne Gee
Mar 26, 20222 min read
March in the Beehive
What's Happening Inside the Hive in March? Preparing for Spring! In March, the hive is a hub of activity as the bees start gearing up for...
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Marianne Gee
Dec 17, 20213 min read
Honey Cocktail Recipes
Honey is a delicious all-natural sweetener for cocktails. Here are 6 honey cocktail recipes to enjoy!
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Marianne Gee
Dec 16, 20212 min read
Holiday Honey Appetizers
Honey is a delicious addition to so many things, and holiday appetizers are no exception. Here are a few of our favourite recipes
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Marianne Gee
Dec 12, 20211 min read
Honey Hot Toddy Recipe
Enjoy a hot toddy on a cold winter's night or to soothe a cold. This easy recipe features Buckwheat Honey, spiced rum, hot water and lemon.
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Marianne Gee
Nov 18, 20212 min read
How to eat honeycomb
Honeycomb is nature's delicacy and the most raw form of honey and it's completely edible. Here are 8 ways to enjoy this sweet luxury
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