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In this episode, we explore the unexpected — and surprisingly beneficial — relationship between bees and cannabis. 🐝🌿 Host Steven Acedo dives into how male hemp plants provide pollen to hungry bees, why cannabis might support pollinators in late-season gaps, and how growers can help bees thrive with just a few small additions to their grow space. In this episode: 🐝 Do bees actually visit cannab...

This Mother’s Day, we’re honoring more than just the moms in our lives — we’re celebrating the flowers they love and the bees that help them bloom. 🌸🐝 In this heartfelt episode of the Bee Raftin’ Podcast , host Steven Acedo takes you through the deep, beautiful connection between Mother’s Day, flowers, and the pollinators behind it all. From roses to peonies, sunflowers to zinnias, we explore ho...

This Cinco de Mayo, we’re serving up more than just tacos and margaritas — we’re dishing out the bee facts behind your favorite fiesta foods! 🌽🍅🥑 In this special episode of the Bee Raftin’ Podcast, host Steven Acedo explores how bees are the unsung heroes behind avocados, salsa, peppers, limes, and more. You’ll learn how pollinators power the ingredients that bring Mexican cuisine to life — and...

Welcome to the Bee Raft Podcast, your hive for all things bees, pollinators, and creating thriving bee-friendly gardens, especially in Southern California! Join host Steven Acedo as we explore practical tips for attracting native bees, delve into pollinator protection, discuss essential SoCal native plants, and share innovations like the Bee Raft. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper, a home garden...

Happy Spring from The Bee Raft Buzz! In this episode, we explore the beautiful connections between the hopeful season of Spring, Easter traditions of renewal and rebirth, and the vital work of our amazing pollinators, the bees. Discover: The fascinating folklore and symbolism linking bees to springtime renewal. What's buzzing inside the hive? A deep dive into honey bee colony activity as they ramp...

Want to help the bees in your backyard? This episode dives into the importance of bee-friendly plants in Southern California and offers easy-to-follow advice for creating a pollinator-friendly garden right here in our community. From native gems to Mediterranean delights, we'll cover the best blooms for bees and share how you can support them further with a Bee Raft. Get ready to make a difference...

Welcome to the Bee Raftin' Podcast that takes you on a captivating journey into the world of bees and beyond. Hosted by Steven Acedo, Bee Raftin' is your go-to destination for all things buzzing and blooming. Join us as we explore the fascinating realm of bee rafts – those ingenious flotation devices designed to prevent our buzzing friends from drowning while quenching their thirst. But our podcas...