What do bees do in the winter?

Photo of the hives in a recent snowstorm taken by Anne Schoeneborn It’s March 2026 — almost seven years since… Read more What do bees do in the winter?

A Year in the Life of Q Gardens’ Bees

As beginning beekeepers, we are always looking for patterns. Why did this hive swarm? Why did that hive develop a… Read more A Year in the Life of Q Gardens’ Bees

photo: barta iv “The use of power is a tremendous responsibility and must be done without arrogance and with a… Read more Beek Reads: Ethics of Insect Research

“What role would you want in the hive?” we asked, the eight of us sitting in the circle of benches… Read more Beek Reads: Nobody Wants to be the Queen

After visiting the prized beehives of other community gardens, we began to dream of the day Q Gardens might have… Read more 12 Steps to Start a Community Beekeeping Project

We are excited to announce that Q Gardens is launching a rooftop beekeeping project! Earlier this year, we received a $1,200… Read more Q Gardens Launches Rooftop Beekeeping Project!