Our farm photographer, Louise, digs into her apron pocket …
and pulls out the winner of the book Homegrown Honey Bees … Veronica A. Carter!
Congratulations!
Veronica A. Carter said:
Albert Einstein once said: “If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.”
Veronica, keep your eyes on your inbox for an e-mail coming in shortly.
And the original post was:
As the backyard homesteading movement continues to grow, beehives are joining chicken coops in suburban yards and on city rooftops across North America. People are increasingly aware of the essential role bees play in pollinating crops, and they want the joy of harvesting honey from their own backyards.
Homegrown Honey Bees: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Beekeeping Your First Year, from Hiving to Honey Harvest, introduces the basic procedures, possibilities, and pleasure of keeping bees.
It’s yours if you can guess who it was that said the demise of the honeybee would be the end of mankind and give us the exact quote. We’ll pull one name from a hat and send this important book your way!
“If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.” Einstein
Lived on a farm with beehives and enjoyed watching the bee keeper care for his bees and pull out the honey. Would love to learn this art at my own farm now.
I’ve been a beekeeper for over 23 years. I learned in a beekeeping class back in 1990 and never forgot it that Albert Einstein said: “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination … no more men!”
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Yes it was indeed Albert Eisntein who said ” If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live.”
What a smart man!
Thanks for the chance to win this interesting looking book!
Hugs,
Laurie
It was Einstein, but everyone else seems to know that too. 🙂
Albert Einstein! And he’s so right. HAIL TO THE HONEYBEE!
“If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.” Einstein
Yes, it was Einstien. Thank you for the book offer.
Donna
“If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live.” -Albert Einstein 🙂
“If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.”
― Albert Einstein
Einstein?
“If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.” ~ Einstein
Its the beginning of my grant proposal…the famous words of Albert Einstein!!!
“If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live.” – Einstein. However, some question the validity of the quote.
Albert Eisntein said” If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live.” I have had one hive for four years now, and I have enjoyed being a beekeeper. I have a couple of friends who are starting hives this Spring because of the one I started. Maybe next year, a few more will start one, and the year after that, too! My neighbors were a little leery at first, but their gardens thrived because of the bees, and now they all keep birdbaths filled with water for my litte guys! I would love this book! Thank you.
“If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live”? Albert Einstein…But did he actually say that…internet is full of differences especially on the 4 year period
Ultimately, whether Albert Einstein did ever discuss about the bees becomes an irrelevant concern in the light of a much graver question, “What should we do to encourage the return of the bees?” Found on Benefits of Honey
Anyway would love to see how it is done…thanks for giveaway.
“If honey bees become extinct, human society will follow in four years.” Albert Einstein.
“If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination … no more men!” Albert Einstein
Just starting my beekeeping journey and would love to have more to read!
Yes, that would be the wise Albert Einstein.
“If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination … no more men!” Albert Einstein! I so want to win this! I’ve been debating jumping into beekeeping!!! <3
I believe that would be Einstein.
Albert Einstein is credited for saying: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.”
Think of all the good things we would lose!
Thank you for the contest!
“If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.” ― Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein said: “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination … no more men!”
“If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination … no more men!”Author Unknown
As everyone has already said: “If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.” by Albert Einstein
Would love to add beekeeping to my backyard farm! Love your website and magazine!
Albert Einstein once said: “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination … no more men!”
If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. Albert Einstein
“If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live.” – Albert Einstein
what a great giveaway!
Albert Einstein: “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination … no more men!”
I became a bee guardian last spring and am hoping my hive made it through the winter! I will be expanding this year. The book would be a great resource.
Albert Einstein said: “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination … no more men!”
I’ve always wanted to start my own hive but I don’t know if I have the space for it, basically if my land is large enough. I absolutely love honey, eat it every day at breakfast and lunch, sometime even more often. Thanks for the opportunity!
“If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.” -Einstein
I would love to add to my homesteading book collection! I will have bees someday:)
Albert Einstein once said: “If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.”
http://www.snopes.com/quotes/einstein/bees.asp
It has been attributed to Mr. Albert Einstein, but as snopes points out, there is no historical data for Mr. Einsein saying it himself, though would be demonstrably a crisis if bees were to perish. It was probably attributed to him to give attention to the bee disease crisis. It worked and I suppose that is a good thing : ). Thank you for the chance at the book! It looks great.
Albert Einstein – “If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.”
My favorite brain-man with a wide scope of knowledge….listen to him and Darwin !!
Well, it certainly wasn’t Monsanto!
This will be my first year as a beekeeper. The hives are ready and the bees are on order. So Excited!
awe bummer, i had it too but see it has been posted numerous times 🙁
“If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.” -Einstein
Small and tender, or massive and hearty, trustworthy, abundant: the zucchini is my favorite plant in the garden because it grows! It gives! It is versatile! Gently steamed or grilled with burgers, or in a yummy bread or muffin it performs ! In years when the garden is not performing to expectation, the zucchini allows me to feel success.😊