Honey bees may be named for the sweet concoction they make from the nectar of flowers, but this isn’t the only food our favorite pollinators store in their hives. In addition to honey, bees also create a partially-fermented food called bee bread as well. While honey provides bees with plenty of carbohydrates for energy, bee… Continue Reading
Earth Day 2019 is just around the corner, and on Monday, April 22 we’ll be hosting a pollinator pop-up event in Ghirardelli Square to celebrate the occasion. From 3-7 pm, visitors can learn about the importance of bees and how honey is made from our resident master beekeeper Spencer Marshall. The pollinator pop-up will also… Continue Reading
If bees could talk, what would they say? Quite a lot, as it turns out. They don’t talk in words or sentences like we do, but through an intricate dance, and researchers at Virginia Tech have figured out how to understand it. Honey Bee Communication Humans are the only species with a… Continue Reading
Did you know that beeswax candles can help improve the air quality in your home by releasing negative ions that bind with toxins and remove them from the air? In fact, natural beeswax has a variety of handy household uses that you might not be aware of. Check out a few of our favorite uses… Continue Reading
Looking for a buzzworthy valentine for your honey this year? The team at Marshall’s Farm has got you covered! This year, our readers can download a free bee-themed valentine to share with friends and loved ones on the sweetest holiday of the year. Just click on the image below to get your valentine today! Print… Continue Reading