Leafcutter bees are gentle garden helpers kids can watch up close. Try seven hands-on observation activities, from leaf puzzles to a bee logbook.

Gardening comes with many challenges, especially figuring out exactly what you can plant and when. Even the most skilled gardeners are at the mercy of their region’s climate, temperature averages, and soil when deciding what to include in their garden, which is why it is important to be familiar with your hardiness zone. With the […]

Every experienced gardener knows how much the growth of their plants relies on pollination! Bees, birds, and butterflies are common pollinators that can help a garden go from seed to bloom within weeks. However, to get the right amount of pollination in your garden, it is important to understand what these different critters pollinate and […]

Hobby farming is a great way to get a taste of country life and build your agricultural skills! A vegetable garden, a few chickens, flower patches, and a bee house are just a few things you can add to your property to bring a bit of farm life into your daily routine. Here are a […]

Do you ever have a hard time using up all your garden produce, or struggle to get anything to grow? With the right gardening and harvesting methods, your family can get the most out of your edible garden, from getting a large summer yield to saving big on grocery bills with the right food storage […]

When many people think of how bees work and live, their first thought is usually the routine of honeybees: collecting pollen, drinking nectar, making honey, and working with a hive. However, most bee species that fly in and out of our gardens every day in North America have a very different, solitary lifestyle. In fact, […]

In the last edition of Kind Bee Building Blocks, we talked about what pollination really is and how it benefits us and nature. One of the biggest benefits of pollination is that it helps grow healthy, essential foods like fruits and vegetables for people around the world. Without pollinators, we wouldn’t have very much to […]

We are inching closer to the 2026 growing season, so now is the perfect time to start making concrete plans for your summer garden! Whether your gardening goals are about beautifying your property, reducing your grocery bill, or embracing sustainability, our team at Kind Bee Farms has a few ideas for how you can get […]

There are so many different things you can do on a homestead, from raising farm animals to growing a vegetable garden! Many homesteaders have started adding bees to their properties. While some are getting hives to enjoy their own honey every season, others are focusing on improving their garden yield with leafcutter bees! These superpollinating, […]

Botanical gardens provide a beautiful escape into a world surrounded by blooming plants, flowers, and greenery. These gardens require meticulous attention to maintain their beauty, from hiring the right curators to develop the grounds to implementing initiatives that boost the garden’s biosphere. To keep your botanical garden blooming, it is vital to retain an adequate […]

Summer is on its way, which means it is almost time to hatch your leafcutter bee cocoons from the 2025 growing season! If this is your first time hatching leaf cutter bee cocoons, you may be unsure where to begin. Our team at Kind Bee Farms has put together an easy step-by-step guide for you […]

We all know how much bees love flowers, and we love to see them hard at work, flying from one to the next and spreading pollen! Pollinators like leaf-cutter bees are vital to the health and growth of flowers, but did you know they also pollinate other types of plants? Below, we will discuss a […]

Gardening is a great way to help increase pollination rates in your local community! There are a few ways you can tweak your gardening plans in 2026 to encourage bees, birds, and other pollinators to go to work, from planting diverse species to installing a pollinator house kit. Keep reading to learn more about how […]

Do you like the idea of growing your own fruits and vegetables, but find the execution overwhelming? You are not alone! While starting an edible garden can feel daunting, there are so many benefits to growing your own healthy fruits and vegetables, from a better flavour to attracting nutrient-spreading pollinators to your yard. Keep reading […]

Many mass-market bee houses cause more problems than they solve. The wrong design, build, and materials can put bee cocoons in danger, resulting in many of your baby bees not making it to the winterization stage. At Kind Bee Farms, we paid special attention to designing a bee house that aligns with the nesting habits […]

Pollination is a vital part of our global ecosystem, and our leafcutter bees from Kind Bee Farms help keep this work going! But why is pollination so important? Below, we will discuss a few reasons why we need pollinators like leafcutter bees to enjoy healthy food, clean air, and lush plants and flowers! Keep reading […]

Now that autumn is in full swing and the temperatures are dropping, you may wonder what this means for your bee house and cocoons happily perched in your yard. There are a few simple but essential steps to keep your leafcutter bee cocoons safe until next summer. Below, we have outlined a complete winterizing guide, […]

Are you already planning your garden for 2026? If you are a greenhouse gardener, planning your set-up around plants that love heat is a big focus, but an often overlooked factor is greenhouse pollination. In an enclosed environment, how can pollinators reach your plants? With your very own leafcutter bees, you can not only attract […]

If you want to attract more pollinators to your garden next year, you can release over a hundred leafcutter bees onto your property from Kind Bee Farms! Installing a bee house will give leafcutter bees an easier time locating your plants and flowers so they can get to work spreading pollen. Before you know it, […]

Now that Canada’s main growing season is over, it is time to prepare your property for the winter. A lot more work goes into winterizing a garden than some might think, but putting in the hard work will ensure your systems and soil are protected from brazen winter weather! There are a number of things […]