Sustainable Beekeeping with Hilary KearneySustainable Beekeeping with Hilary Kearney
Hippie Haven Podcast: How To Live A Harmonious Life
My guest today is Hilary Kearney. She's the author of two books on bees: "Queen Spotting" and "The Little Book of Bees", Hilary founded girl, next door honey in 2012 in her hometown of San Diego, California, after graduating from UC Santa Cruz, with a degree in fine art. Breaking from tradition, Hilary has developed a beekeeping business that does not rely on honey sales or pollination services for their economic success. Instead, Girl Next Door Honey focuses on bee centric programs, such as natural beekeeping classes, apiary management, classroom presentations, beehive tours, live bee removal, and more. Today we're talking about what backyard beekeeping actually entails, how we can support our local bees and other pollinators, and more let's get started.
26:43•3 Feb 2021
Buzzing About Sustainability: Hilary Kearney on Beekeeping for a Greener Future
“Beekeeping can be a profitable business without relying on honey sales or pollination services. Bee-centric programs and natural beekeeping classes are the way to go.”
Ever thought about the buzzing world of beekeeping and its role in sustainability? This episode of the 'Hippie Haven Podcast' features Hilary Kearney, the innovative mind behind Girl Next Door Honey. Host Callee dives into Hilary's journey from fine arts graduate to bee advocate and author of two insightful books, 'Queen Spotting' and 'The Little Book of Bees'. Hilary's approach to beekeeping is refreshingly different.
Instead of relying on honey sales or pollination services, she focuses on bee-centric programs like natural beekeeping classes, apiary management, and live bee removal. She even offers beehive tours and classroom presentations to spread awareness about these incredible pollinators. During the chat, you'll learn what backyard beekeeping truly involves and why bees are vital to our ecosystem. Hilary shares practical tips for those looking to start their own bee-based business or simply support local pollinators.
Whether you're an aspiring beekeeper or just curious about sustainable practices, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Tune in and discover how you can make a positive impact, one bee at a time.
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