Nikki WalkerJun 30, 20232 min readSleeping BeesThis story is not about honeybees. I have a thing for all pollinators, as they are doing the most important job in the world. None of...
Nikki WalkerApr 7, 20231 min readIt’s Not Everyday You Get To See a QueenWhat is it that is so fascinating about seeing the queen bee? It's a thrilling thing to see her crawling across a frame. Her thin...
Nikki WalkerFeb 23, 20231 min readFirst FoodsI see a little hope on the horizon! The red maples are beginning to bloom! This time of year can be hard for the bees. There has not...
Nikki WalkerJan 22, 20232 min readHonorable HarvestAs a beekeeper and an herbalist, I take from the Earth a lot. As with all relationships, if I maintain only taking and never giving...
Nikki WalkerNov 20, 20221 min readConnectionIn southeastern North Carolina, we had our first heavy frost of the season this week. I experienced something on a level that I've never...
Nikki WalkerSep 10, 20221 min readHow Blue Buzz Botanicals Came to BeeI get asked a lot about the name Blue Buzz Botanicals. I love the color blue, all blue hues, AND I did attend college at UNC-Chapel...