By now you have almost certainly heard of the mysterious disappearance of our honey bees – given the name Colony Collapse Disorder by leading scientists. While researchers are looking for the causes, honey bee populations around the world continue to decline at alarming rates. Given that more than a third of our food supply is dependent on pollination by honey bees, it is not an exaggeration to say that we have the potential for a major agricultural disaster. That’s the bad news.

The good news is that there are many things that we as individuals can do to promote the health of the honey bee. That’s why we started this project called “A Bee Lover’s Garden”. Our intention is to give people the information they need about the things they can do to support healthy bees in their backyards and neighborhoods, things that are critically important for the survival of the species.

In addition to educating, inspiring, and empowering, our purpose is to raise money to support the much-needed research on Colony Collapse Disorder. Your purchase from A Bee Lover’s Garden will help insure that this critical research continues!

How much of the proceeds will go toward research?  And to whom?
Here’s the simple answer:
We expect that 25% - 35% of net proceeds will go toward research.  Our donation will be made to The Eastern Apicultural Society’s Foundation for Honey Bee Research.  Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture Magazine, will chair a committee to review proposals and make the final recommendation.


Here is the more complex answer:
The amount that we are able to donate depends on how many calendars we sell, since our expenses are roughly the same whether we sell 10,000 or 100,000.  And since this is our first year, we have no idea how many will be sold.  We expect that we will be able to donate 25 – 30% of net proceeds.  Our donation will be made to The Eastern Apicultural Society’s Foundation for Honey Bee Research.  Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture Magazine, will chair a committee to review proposals and make the final recommendation.


Endorsed by Bee Culture Magazine and Brushy Mountain Bee Farm.