Plan Bee Ltd

14/06/2026

The World Cup starts this week with Mexico v South Africa… and yes, we’ve already gone straight to the match-night food. ⚽🐝

Tacos, salsa, avocado, lime, corn, braai-style dishes, chutneys, relishes, herbs, fruit, spices… before the first whistle even blows, pollinators have already played their part. Bees and other pollinators support so many of the ingredients that bring colour, flavour and joy to the food we share.

So whether you’re watching for the football, the atmosphere, or mainly the snacks (no judgement) here’s our little Plan Bee reminder:

Football brings people together.
Food brings people together.
Pollinators help make a surprising amount of that food possible.

Who are you backing for the opening game... Mexico, South Africa, or the snack table?

11/06/2026

Some Father’s Day gifts are lovely.

Some are useful. And some involve putting on a bee suit and meeting thousands of honeybees. 🐝

If Dad, Grandad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Papa, or the father figure in your life already has enough socks, mugs, barbecue tools and “I’ll use that one day” gadgets… this might be the gift he’ll actually remember.

Our Plan Bee Beekeeping Experience Day is a chance to spend proper time together, get outdoors, suit up, open a working hive with one of our expert beekeepers, taste beautiful honey and learn what really goes on inside the hive.

It’s unusual, thoughtful, a little bit adventurous, and full of those brilliant “remember when we did that?” moments.

Perfect for the dad who loves nature, food, gardening, wildlife, new experiences, or simply doing something different with the people he loves.

Because sometimes the best Father’s Day gift isn’t another thing.

It’s time together.
With bees.
Obviously. 🍯💛

Book your Beekeeping Experience Day here:
https://planbeeltd.com/product/beekeeping-experience-day/

09/06/2026

In need of a gift!? Email us! We can help!

Some gifts say “thank you.”

This one says:
“I thought of you, chose something lovely, and yes… it happens to taste incredible.” 🍯🐝

Our Plan Bee Honey Gift Box is a beautiful little way to show appreciation as we approach the end of the academic year - perfect for teachers, parents and class reps, or friends, colleagues, hosts, neighbours, or just someone who deserves a sweet surprise.

Thoughtful, natural, beautifully giftable and made for those little moments when flowers feel too obvious and chocolates feel a bit… done. Whether it’s spooned into tea, drizzled over breakfast, stirred into yoghurt or quietly enjoyed straight from the jar, it’s a gift that feels warm, personal and properly appreciated.

Because sometimes the nicest thing you can give someone is a little jar of sunshine and a reminder that they matter. 💛

Order your Honey Gift Box today and send a little sweetness their way. Drop us an email at [email protected]

09/06/2026

Some gifts say “thank you.”

This one says:
“I thought of you, chose something lovely, and yes… it happens to taste incredible.” 🍯🐝

Our Plan Bee Honey Gift Box is a beautiful little way to show appreciation as we approach the end of the academic year - perfect for teachers, parents and class reps, or friends, colleagues, hosts, neighbours, or just someone who deserves a sweet surprise.

Thoughtful, natural, beautifully giftable and made for those little moments when flowers feel too obvious and chocolates feel a bit… done. Whether it’s spooned into tea, drizzled over breakfast, stirred into yoghurt or quietly enjoyed straight from the jar, it’s a gift that feels warm, personal and properly appreciated.

Because sometimes the nicest thing you can give someone is a little jar of sunshine and a reminder that they matter. 💛

Order your Honey Gift Box today and send a little sweetness their way. Drop us an email at [email protected]

05/06/2026

Today is World Environment Day. 🌍🐝

And while the big picture can sometimes feel overwhelming, nature has a lovely way of reminding us where to begin.

A flower planted.
A patch of grass left to grow.
A hive supported.
A team brought outside to learn, listen and reconnect.
A business choosing to make room for pollinators, not just promises.

At Plan Bee, we see every day how small, thoughtful actions can become part of something much bigger. Bees don’t change the world alone — they do it together, one tiny job at a time.

Which feels like a pretty good lesson for the rest of us.

This World Environment Day, let’s be inspired by nature, act with care, and make a little more room for life to thrive. 🌼

02/06/2026

Summer is here!
June is one of the busiest, brightest months in the hive and our latest Plan Bee newsletter is all about what we can expect.

Inside this month’s edition, we’re talking summer hive activity, what the keepers are up to - and gifting ideas (it's Father's Day soon... you know!)

Read the June newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/0c69b64215a4/26hztmc2sz

27/05/2026

It is very warm out there, and the bees are absolutely parched. 🐝☀️

A little bowl of water can make a big difference, but please don’t just put out deep water. Bees are tiny, dramatic and not built for open-water swimming.

Here’s the easy version:

Put out a shallow dish
Add stones, pebbles, corks or sticks so they have somewhere to land
Fill with just enough water so the tops of the stones are still above the surface
Keep it topped up and refreshed

Bees use water to drink, help feed young bees and cool the hive down in hot weather.

Basically, they are running an entire air-conditioning system with wings. The least we can do is offer a drinks station. 💛

25/05/2026

Happy Spring Bank Holiday Monday!
This little guy has taken one look at your biodiversity strategy and, honestly, he has notes. 👀

A friendly reminder from Plan Bee that pollinators come in all shapes, sizes and levels of judgement.

Thank you for the photo Jodie Harrison!

Enjoy the long weekend 🐝🌿

22/05/2026

Not on the menu without pollinators… and frankly, it’s a sad little read. 🐝

Following World Bee Day, we wanted to share a gentle bank holiday reminder that bees and other pollinators support around 35% of global crop production.

So many everyday favourites rely on pollination, at least in part.

Breakfast without pollinators? Fewer berries, apples, almonds and no honey.
Lunch? Fewer tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and avocados.
Dinner? Less squash, courgette, beans, herbs and colourful crops.
Drinks? Fruit juices, cocktail garnishes and honey in your hot lemon all start looking rather less certain.

Pollinators are not just lovely to spot in the garden. They are part of the reason our plates are colourful, varied and delicious.

Happy bank holiday weekend from all of us at Plan Bee. Here’s to good food, full glasses and giving a little thanks to the tiny workers behind the menu. 💛