We have bees! In our backyard! Yay!

Shelaine Sparrow from Living Ecology discovered this little bee hive (in the ground) while she was working in our yard!  I was surprised to learn they actually nest underground!  So, we've put some some pavers to protect this little hive of activity!

Shelaine is helping us this year get more done in our permaculture landscape. When you're overwhelmed, you need to call in professionals!

And in related news, we're happy the City is doing this pilot:

Coming to Backyards Soon: Urban Bee Keeping Pilot!