How It Started “You should keep bees,” my neighbour said, gesturing at the overgrown garden. “Pollinators need help, and you’ve got the space.” I knew nothing about bees. I’m a computer scientist who spends days thinking about web accessibility and human-computer interaction. I don’t have a background in biology, entomology, or agriculture. Which made it perfect for a Friday night experiment. Why Bees? Several things made beekeeping appealing as a side project: