On-Demand Class: "Bee" Happy with Hilary Kearney

Duration: 1-hour lesson, 15-minute Q&A session

Experience Level: Beginner, Experienced, Master

What you'll learn: 

• Why bees are essential to the plants in your garden, and to our world
• How pollination actually works, and why more bees means better fruit
• How to tell native bees from honeybees, and why it matters for your garden

What we'll cover: 

• Honeybees vs. native bees: how they live, nest, and behave
• How to choose flowers that attract bees: color, shape, bloom time, and nectar production
• How to create a pollinator-friendly garden from the ground up
• Native bee houses: what they are, which bees use them, and how to introduce them
• Africanized bees in San Diego: what they are, how common they are, and how to stay safe

This class is for: 

• Home gardeners who want to attract more bees and support pollinators
• Anyone curious about how bees 
• Gardeners who want their fruit trees and vegetables better pollinated without keeping bees themselves

Meet Your Guest: Hilary Kearney
Hilary is a San Diego-based beekeeper, author of three books, Cornell Master Beekeeper, and founder of Girl Next Door Honey. She teaches beekeeping, rescues wild bee colonies, and has spent over 15 years connecting people with the fascinating world of bees.

This course is available on-demand.  Watch on your own schedule!