Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

Patron Saint of Beekeepers Today is Saint Bernard of Clairvaux‘s day; he was the patron saint of beekeepers.  He’s also the patron saint of bees and candlemakers. St. Bernard was a doctor of the church and a French Abbot. He was apparently a fabulous preacher, with excellent speaking skills. He became known as the “honey-sweet”…

Read More

The Honey-Sweet Saint: Bernard of Clairvaux and His Garden Wisdom

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 20th every year… Oh, my darling petal-fanciers! On this most auspicious day, we celebrate none other than Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, that most splendid patron saint of beekeepers, bees, and candlemakers alike.…

Read More