The Bee-log
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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.
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Heading into the honey flow
The first honey boxes going out on the yard. Each vertical stack is one colony. The bottom boxes are for brood, and the third box is for honey. What's new on the farm: With the official start of summer, the...
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A steady summer rhythm
Cruising the yard after all the hives were unloaded off the truck. What's new on the farm: We've settled into a steady rhythm here in Saskatoon. The main honey harvest is now only about 1.5–2 months away. June is usually...
