Dave's Bees | Native Mason Bees

Step into the world of sustainable living with Dave's Bees, a testament to the harmony between nature and nurture, right from the heart of Prune Hill, Camas. Dave, an IT specialist and software developer by profession, embarked on a remarkable journey in 2010, designing a half-acre permaculture food forest in his backyard. Over the years, this hobby has flourished into a mature ecosystem that yields an impressive variety of over 155 edible plants, alongside many native flora and select edible natives.

Beyond the lush greenery, Dave's passion extends to native mason bees, maintaining around 25,000 dormant cocoons, primarily for personal and community use. With the changing times, Dave is looking to share his bounty, including yard art bee houses and live bees in teasel stems, with those eager to welcome these diligent pollinators into their own gardens.

Available Products:

• Yard Art Bee Houses: Crafted with care, these art pieces add aesthetic and ecological value to your garden, serving as cozy homes for your buzzing friends. Crafted from wax-dipped books, with teasel stems secured. These will last years in your yard!
  
• Cleaned and Candled Cocoons: Offering around 1000 live bees, a blend of Osmia lignaria and Osmia cornifrons, these cocoons are ready to bolster your garden's pollination.
• Bees in Teasel Stems: With approximately 2000 stems available, each filled with 1-15 live bees, Dave provides a natural, engaging way to introduce these pollinators to your space.
• Replacement Teasel Stems: For those already in the mason bee keeping realm, Dave offers replacement stems in bundles, perfect for replenishing your existing setups.

Dave's Bees is not just about offering products; it's about sharing a slice of a meticulously nurtured ecosystem with the community. Each item is a bridge to a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle, promoting biodiversity and the joy of growing. By choosing Dave's Bees, you're not just bringing a piece of Prune Hill to your home; you're making a conscious decision to engage with and support the natural world in its most authentic form.

Kindred is thrilled to partner with Dave, bringing his extraordinary work to those who cherish the environment and seek to make a meaningful impact. From Dave's garden to yours, discover the beauty and benefits of fostering a closer relationship with nature.