The Bee-log
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The perfect harvest is rare
Fall means our cozy Chai Honey on raisin toast. What's new on the farm: As we near the end of our season in Saskatchewan, we have been thinking back on what we can learn from this year. Every season, we...
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It's time to go, boys
Barbecued pork belly glazed with our Spicy Honey What's new on the farm: Fall is coming in full force here in Saskatoon. The crew is taking off any honey boxes left over, so only the brood box remains for each...
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Runny or creamy?
Close up of a "beard" of bees hanging outside a hive. What's new on the farm: We have reached the end of August and even though harvest is winding down, there is no shortage of things to do. The farm...
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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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Living with 150 queen bees
A big, strong hive ready to be split into two! What's new on the farm: I can hear the hum of 150 queen bees and their attendants sitting a few feet away from me in the living room. That means...
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How nasty mites took over Australia's bees
When it's wintertime, we like to look at summer photos of our beehives, especially strong ones like these! What's new on the farm: In mid-January, things are quiet on the bee farm. There isn't a lot to do outside, so...