A Home Grown Movement: Non-GMO Seeds

Bee is proud to introduce Seed Savers Open Pollinated Seeds. Open-pollinated varieties conserve the genetic diversity of garden vegetables and prevents the loss of unique varieties in the face of dwindling agricultural biodiversity. From our friends at Seed Savers:

Deciding which seed to plant can be a daunting task, and the decision is often more complicated than simply trying to pick which beautiful tomatoes to grow. Among the more important decisions every gardener makes is the choice between open-pollinated, hybrid, and heirloom seed varieties. The most significant distinction among these types is that gardeners can save true-to-type seed from open-pollinated and heirloom varieties, but not hybrids.

Not sure what seeds to buy? Ask Colleen, our resident Green Thumb Expert! 

We're Diggin' These Gardening Tools

Whether you're tending your plants on your apartment balcony, working at the potting bench, or planting in the garden, you'll find this garden trowel handy for so many gardening duties. This garden trowel has a wide, deep dish blade and tang made of stainless steel and a handle from sustainable hardwood. Come explore our selection of tools, gardening books, and non-gmo seeds. We'll be happy to help you choose the right gardening tools for happy digging! 

Hand-Poured, Eco Candles from Paddywax

Bee loves Paddywax's dedication to social responsibility and we're happy to introduce this line of hand-poured candles and soaps in delicious fragrance blends. The ECO Collection from Paddywax features upcycled wine bottle containers, triple-milled shea butter soap and exclusive wood veneer tubes. May we recommend the ambrosial Grapefruit and Coriander Candles?

Did you know that researchers at the University of Chicago found that when the scent of grapefruit was introduced, research subjects perceived others to be up to ten years younger. The fountain of youth in a candle? We quite like that! Yes, we will certainly put that on hold for you!

Pretty Presents for Mom

The nights she stayed up with you as you fought a fever, the sing-alongs during family road trips or perhaps simply the sound of her voice offering sage and sound advice - these memories stir emotions and propel us to seek out the very best treasures to present to mom on special occasions and moments when you just want her to know she's loved and appreciated.

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and we have the perfect gifts for the woman who knows best, including jewelry and jams, bath and beauty products, candles and more. You'll find an array of colorful scarves for transitioning from crisp spring days into breezy summer nights. We have vivid hues and abstract prints for the creative artist, bold paisley patterns for the arbiter of color, and fetching floral designs for the consummate gardener. Scarves are just the way to add a touch of color to her outfit, whether she's heading out to the local farmer's market or an evening of music at Ravinia, these light, gauzy accessories are a perfect multitasking present.

Stay tuned for more gift ideas for mom from the Bees! We've got books and baskets, candles and cake stands, lotions and linens, pillows and pickles! Wait, pickles? But, not just any pickles. Wait and see!

Welcome to the BEE Blog!

Welcome to our blog! At Bee, we've been busy working like, well, worker bees, to bring you the very best products for home and garden. We're always on the lookout for all-natural, organic ingredients in our edibles, bath and body products, linens and towels, and kitchen decor. We support local artisans, environmentally responsible companies and small-batch manufacturing whenever possible.

Oh, and let's not forget about the bevvy of unique vintage pieces. It's true! Vintage furniture is superior in quality, there's no doubt about it. In addition to our unique gifts and gardening essentials, we're excited to bring you a well-curated line of vintage furniture and home decor, including antique mirrors, beautiful accent pieces and elegant furnishings. Our striking and smartly designed furnishings inhabit the territory between modern and classic. We're getting new treasures in every day, so stop by to discover what's new.

Here at Bee home and garden, we will always seek out the most beautiful, well-crafted and just plain fun products for our customers. Like you, we love treasures that transform our houses into homes. When you walk into our shop, we hope this reflects in our selection of fine goods. We also hope you find the atmosphere warm and inviting, knowing you can expect to find staff that are sincere in their desire to get to know you and assist you.

We can't wait to unveil our new Garden Center, filled to the brim with plants and non-gmo seeds for the perfect front yard, back yard or indoor landscapes. We're looking forward to seeing your smiling face here at BEE home and garden! And don't forget to tell a friend about us!

top image courtesy of Leah MacCarthy | bottom image courtesy of Christina Pippin