The Bee-log
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First harvest... but nature has other plans
Harvest time: honey boxes lined up on the right, ready to get the bees blown out so they return to their hives on the left. What's new on the farm: Whew! Summer is really here if you're a beekeeper in...
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Time to fire up grandpa's extractor
Before the honey-storm: our old prototype extractor in the center, and our settling tank on the right. What's new on the farm: The heat is here and so is the honey! With the crops in full bloom and the sun...
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How is honey made, anyway?
The hives are getting stacked up with honey boxes, and the bees are flying like crazy. What's new on the farm: The crops are blooming, and the hives are getting taller as the bees take advantage of the nectar flow....
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In the eye of the storm
What's left of the grain bin next door, after our Friday storm. What's new on the farm: A belated Canada Day and Independence Day to everyone! I hope you all had some time to kick back, enjoy a refreshing drink,...
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60 pounds of honey in 3 days
Our crew putting out formic acid pads on the brood boxes to help kill Varroa mites in the hives. What's new on the farm: Last week, I mentioned that we put some honey supers onto the hives, but it would...
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What is Creamed Honey, Anyway?
Creamed honey is real honey with a smooth, spreadable texture. Learn how it's made, why it turns white, and why our small-batch honey is never pasteurized or heavily processed.