RESTORING BALANCE AND HARMONY
To The Enviroment We Live In … One Hive at a Time.
Welcome to Backyard Bees
Every good deed we do helps restore balance and harmony to the environment we live in.
We strive to instill respect for the natural balance of Earth’s cycles by rescuing and relocating unwanted honeybee hives and conducting educational workshops and garden tours for children of all ages. Honey processing and creating beeswax products all take place in our backyard honey house and mini organic farm.
Even to the smallest creatures, we should have care and respect. They are here to help us, not hurt us.
Save the Bees!
NATURAL REMEDY
Honey Cough Syrup
1 1/2 Tb zest of 2 lemons
1/4 cup peeled, sliced ginger, or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup water
1 cup honey
1/2 cup lemon juice
In a small saucepan, combine lemon zest, sliced ginger and one cup water. Bring mixture to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, then strain through into heat-proof measuring cup. Rinse the saucepan and pour in one cup of honey. On low heat, warm honey, but do not allow it to boil. Add strained lemon ginger water and lemon juice. Stir until it forms a thick syrup. Pour into clean jar with lid.
Can be refrigerated for up to 2 months
*Children ages 1 to 5, use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon every 2 hours. Ages 5 to 12, use 1 to 2 teaspoons every 2 hours. Ages 12 and older and adults, use 1 to 2 tablespoons every 4 hours.