Blog – Just Bee Loved

Interesting facts about male honey bees and male bumblebees

Every year on international women's day we post to recognise and honour the queen/female bees, with today (19th November) being International Men's day, we thought it's about time we did... Read more...

Bumblebee On a Misty Morning Black & white Photograph by Yasmin Flemming

What Happens to Bees in Autumn & Winter?

Have you ever wondered what happens to bees in the colder months of the year? Contrary to popular belief, not all bees hibernate. Unlike some bumblebee species, honey bees never... Read more...

World Bee Day Picture of the earth with bees flying around the globe from Just Bee Loved

World Bee Day & Bee Facts

Did you know that bees have a special day assigned to them; which aims to celebrate and acknowledge the vital role they play along with other pollinators in sustaining our... Read more...

Why We're Saving the Wrong Bees

In recent years, we've seen a host of celebrities advocating for the saving of bees; from actor Morgan Freeman, who has converted his ranch into a honeybee sanctuary, footballer David... Read more...

All About the Queen of the Hive

With March 8th being International Women's Day, we're sharing some fascinating facts about the most important female within a hive colony - the Queen honey bee... The only one of... Read more...

Bumblebee on lupin flower with call to sign petition to ban pesticides

Buzz Into Action - Save Our Bees & Pollinators

It was just a few years ago in 2017, campaigning environmentalists and bee lovers had cause to celebrate with the announcement from Michael Gove, that the British government would introduce... Read more...

Bumblebee Friendly Schools Scheme

A new accredited scheme run by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, aims to encourage schools (of all age groups) to get involved in helping to create bee friendly spaces within their communities. ... Read more...

Myths, Symbolism & Folklore Tales of the Bee

This famous quote by Karl Von Frisch, "The bee's life is like a magic well, the more you draw from it, the more it fills with water..." truly captures the... Read more...

9 Beautiful Bee Visuals & Nature Quotes

Of all the seasons, there's something truly magical about spring. Spring is like the earth bursting into the sweetest song that every living thing enjoys dancing to. To welcome the... Read more...

Our Happy 2nd Year Anniversary!

It's our 2nd year anniversary (or should that be 2nd bee-day!?), and just like last year, we're creating a buzz to celebrate another year in business with our lovely customers. ... Read more...

'Displays Decoded' - The Multi-sensory Language of Flowers Exhibition

In partnership with the University of Bristol Botanical Garden, artist & bee activist Alex Hirtzel, is showcasing her unique interactive exhibition 'Displays Decoded' at the Botanic Garden, which runs from... Read more...

Bee the Change Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Pledge To "Bee the Change" - Sign Up Today!

A new initiative campaign by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust is calling on everyone to make a pledge to 'bee the change' - a change that will help turn our cities and... Read more...