Three months of beekeeping under my belt and boy have I learned a lot! About the bees, Mother Nature and myself. As a person who loves predictability and control, the lessons just keep coming!
There are currently two hives living out at Barefoot Flower Farm. It started with about 10,000 bees per hive and after two requeenings, two swarms and lots of learning moments there are around 20,000 per hive if not more. I will not be harvesting any of their honey- as tempting as it is- so they can use it to get through the Winter. Next Summer, however, I look forward to lots of fresh, local honey to offer alongside our bouquets!