Farm News

August 14, 2018

Upcoming Events at Bees N Blooms

As the end of summer draws near, we are prepping the beehives for fall, processing the lavender harvest, working on planning the flower arcs for the next growing year, and harvesting honey. Bees N Blooms honey will be available on Labor Day weekend for sure, so stop by if you want to buy some honey [...]
Farm News, Labyrinth
July 10, 2018

Change in Schedule for Open-Farm Days

You asked and we heard you! It's summer and people want to visit the farm during the week. We have new hours, to accommodate those here in Sonoma County on vacation and for locals who work weekends. We hope this will give you extra time to come and walk the labyrinth and check out the [...]
Farm News
July 4, 2018

Bees N Blooms Farm Notes

A few farm notes from Bees N Blooms. Check out the new web page with satellite views showing the evolution of Bees N Blooms. Open-farm day this weekend, Sunday, July 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and walk the labyrinth,  see how the flowers are growing, and take home fresh lavender from the harvest. [...]
Farm News
May 9, 2018

Mother’s Day at the Labyrinth

Bees N Blooms will be open to the public again on Mother's Day, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring Mom and walk the labyrinth. The lavender is just starting to bloom and the scent is heavenly! Go check out the flower arcs and watch the pollinators visiting the sweet peas, alliums, and [...]
Farm News
April 17, 2018

Open House at Bees N Blooms

Sat & Sun, April 28-29 Bees N Blooms is opening the farm to the public as part of Farm Trails spring tour weekend. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 pm. on both Saturday and Sunday and admission is free. We're at 3883 Petaluma Hill Road, just south of Santa Rosa. There are activities for everyone: [...]
Bees and Honey, Farm News, Flowers, Lavender, Trees
February 8, 2018

Bees N Blooms Has Spring Flowers for Valentine’s Day

With the long stretch of 70-degree days, the daffodils are blooming already and the tulips aren't too far behind. If you want lovely organic spring flowers for Valentine's Day (or any day!), stop by the farm between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call ahead (510) 759-9397 to be sure we're not out running errands when [...]
Farm News, Flowers
January 23, 2018

Position Open at Bees N Blooms

Bees N Blooms is seeking a Retail Operations Assistant to coordinate and implement a diversity of integrated activities related to harvest, sales, and events at our CCOF-Certified Organic farm in southeast Santa Rosa, including primarily staffing the on-site farm stand, harvesting and preparing farm products for sale (flowers, lavender, vegetables, eggs, and honey), and assisting [...]
Farm News
January 13, 2018

Tulips and Daffodils, Oh My!

With the fires in Sonoma County this October, bulb planting was delayed. But in December, we finally finished getting our tulips and daffodils in the ground. Now we wait . . . It feels like the month before Christmas used to feel when I was a child. It's hard to be patient, but one must [...]
Farm News, Flowers
September 20, 2017

Honey Harvest is Here!

The honey harvest is now over. We harvest the honey from the hive by first searching for fully capped frames with fresh new comb. We make sure to leave the bees sufficient honey to make it through the winter, harvesting only the excess. The  bees are gently removed from the honeycomb with a feather. This [...]
Bees and Honey, Farm News
March 27, 2017

It’s Swarm Season!

It is now officially swarm season for the bees, and Bees N Blooms adopted two swarms last weekend. A few weeks ago, we were approached by a neighbor who has several hives in his back yard, asking if we were interested in any swarms that might come from his hives. We said yes, indeed! And [...]
Bees and Honey, Farm News