Spoiling my neighbor's bees
The other day, my neighbor's husband, who is an electrician-by-day and a beekeeper-by-night, gave me two jars of his bees' honey as a thank you. I had just had a garden gate installed at the far end of my garden, and given him permission to park his car in my driveway and walk through my property. Now he can more easily carry heavy equipment to the hive, located on his brother’s property behind my house.
Further steps I have taken to spoil his bees include:
Keeping certain parts of my garden un-mowed to provide wild flowers for the bees;
Never spraying insecticide;
Planting lavender and other flowering trees, bushes, and plants.
Receiving the honey is great. Knowing that consuming honey from local bees improves hay fever and the immune system. But knowing that I am doing my little part to ensure the survival of pollinators feels right.