The multi-day event is held each June.īee City USA’s efforts would make the late Laurey Masterton proud. Asheville is the nation’s first Bee City USA, and the program has spread to cities across the country.Įach year, the organization hosts Pollination Celebration - a mix of educational events, family fun and garden tours. What makes Asheville Bee City USA? It’s both an honor and a pledge to support bee health through education and pollinator-friendly habitats. If you see beehives peeking out from around the corner or down the road, don’t be surprised. Many young families are diving into beekeeping to complete their homestead. Today, modern beekeepers keep the tradition alive. Mountain farmers kept bees on their homesteads for generations, trading honey with their neighbors for other goods or gifts. Asheville’s Appalachian ancestors poured the sweet stuff into desserts to add sweetness and Southern flavor. Golden honey drizzled on biscuits and a glass of sweet tea are the cornerstones of a good Southern meal. From restaurants to shopping excursions, bees keep Asheville’s honey culture humming. They buzz through local gardens, orchards and honey festivals and are celebrated throughout town.
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