How gardens and green spaces can help pollinators survive the winterAs soon as September arrives, the great autumn clean-up begins. Lawn mowers roar, leaf blowers work at full power, faded stems disappear, and the garden finally looks immaculate. Tidy for us. For pollinators, it means eviction.A green space can be a green...
"Hi! My name is Bee-atrice. I'm 23 days old, which makes me an experienced worker bee. Welcome to one of my busiest summer days...
As June arrives, a special fragrance begins to drift through parks, avenues, village squares, and forest edges across Croatia. It is the unmistakable scent of the linden tree, known locally as lipa. For a few precious weeks each year, its delicate yellow blossoms transform entire landscapes into a natural perfume, attracting not only...
Why Honey Never spoils?Honey is one of the very few natural foods that can practically last forever.Archaeologists famously discovered edible honey inside ancient Egyptian tombs more than 3,000 years old. No preservatives. No refrigeration. No artificial processing. Just the incredible work of bees and the intelligence of nature itself.The reason honey almost...
For centuries, beekeeping has been an essential part of European agriculture and rural culture. In many families, knowledge about bees was passed from generation to generation, often informally through experience and daily work with nature. However, during the past two decades the European beekeeping sector has been facing a growing challenge: fewer...
Walking through the stone streets of Santiago de Compostela in early spring, it is easy to understand why this place has inspired travelers and writers for centuries.For more than a thousand years, pilgrims have followed the ancient routes of the Camino de Santiago, crossing mountains, villages and fields on their way to...
Across Europe, beekeepers are increasingly concerned about a new predator threatening honey bee colonies: the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina). Originally native to Southeast Asia, this invasive species has spread rapidly across several European countries during the past two decades. Its arrival represents a serious ecological challenge not only for honey bees but...
During winter, both nature and bees slow down — and it’s the perfect moment to return to simple, natural rituals that support our well-being.One gentle daily habit we truly enjoy in colder months is tea with fresh ginger and OPRASHI honey. This natural honey and ginger drink is easy to prepare and...
Christmas is a time of warmth, gratitude, and generosity. A moment when we pause and ask ourselves: Whose life can we brighten today?At OPRASHI, we believe that sustainability is not only about protecting pollinators and biodiversity — it is also about caring for people. This year, our contribution to social sustainability took a beautifully meaningful...
December invites us to reflect on how we live with others—with people, yes, but also with animals. Debates about keeping animals in captivity often center on zoos: do they protect species and educate, or do they restrict natural behavior? While that discussion continues, there’s a millennia-old story of coexistence we love at OPRASHI—the story of humans and...
