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The feeling of rich soil sifting through our fingers, the way the earth smells after a rain, the sweet fragrance of blooming jasmine or ripening tomatoes, or the buzz of a busy bee — these are all immediate, tangible connections to nature.—Danielle Bauter, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025 Looking closer, this busy bee did not have any of the characteristic yellow stripes and was somewhat larger than the typical bumble bee.—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025 The name might’ve already clued you in, but this farm goes all out for the kids—there’s a busy bee train, chances to leave their mark on the Chalk Bus, a tire climbing wall, a giant bounce pillow, and that’s not even to mention the petting zoo or 2.5-acre corn maze.—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2024 The busy bee with minimal time to clean should opt for stain-resistant materials, while the homebody needs comfy cushions and supportive backrests.—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
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