The Bee's Knees
Bees are astonishingly intelligent, deeply connected little beings whose work keeps ecosystems thriving and our communities fed. They help power sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and healthy landscapes. On The Bee’s Knees, we invite you into their world — a place full of wonder, surprises, and quiet brilliance — and share simple, meaningful ways you can support the real busy bees of our planet.
The Bee's Knees
Latest Episodes
Perennials, Pollen & the Future of Urban Bee Habitat
What if we designed gardens with bees in mind—not just flowers, but the right flowers for the specific bee species that need them? In this episode, Jessica Gabler, an ecologist and landscape architect, shares her Target Species Planting concept...
It's Not Just About the Flowers: The important role of sand and soil in where bees thrive
Soil might not be the first thing you think of when you think about bees—but for most species, it’s home. In this episode, Dr. Marissa Chase shares new research from Minnesota prairies showing that soil sand content, not floral abundance, is th...
Designing Better Wildflower Mixes
Wildflower seed mixes are a go‑to strategy for supporting pollinators — but designing one that actually performs is more complex than it looks. Dr. Uta Müller shares her research on how grasses shape floral outcomes, why diverse mixes are more ...
How Bumblebees Make Smart Decisions: Inside their flexible learning strategies
How do bumblebees decide which flowers to visit? They weigh colors, shapes, and patterns—but not all at once. In this episode, Dr. Anna Stöckl shares surprising research revealing that bumblebees are strategic learners who constantly trade off ...
The Bees Beneath Our Feet: Exploring the hidden world of pavement‑nesting bees
Cities may look sealed and sterile, but Berlin’s sidewalks tell a different story. Dr. Sophie Lokatis reveals how pavement cracks host thriving communities of ground‑nesting bees—and why floral quality, not green space, shapes their success. A ...