The Bee-log
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Our California queens are taking over
An idyllic moment on the bee yard. What's new on the farm: It's been a few weeks since our last farm update, and I'm happy to say that things are looking good! Our packages from New Zealand have been booming...
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They cancelled the Honey awards...
One of our surviving spring queens - a beauty! What's new on the farm: The other day I came across a piece of news that surprised me. Every two years, the International Federation of Beekeepers hosts a conference called Apimondia....
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We lost a lot of bees
Packages of New Zealand bees (top) ready to be moved into their hive equipment (bottom). What's new on the farm: Last week, I mentioned that Andrew would be checking all of our wintering bees. We were incredibly disappointed to find...
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Did you know that limes are yellow?
A beautiful spread for holiday entertaining featuring our Spicy Honey! Thank you to everyone who placed an order during this year's Black Friday sale. I hope you enjoyed some great deals. It means so much to us to have your...
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Hello Rainy BC!
Andrew and his father and sister unloading hives at our holding location in BC. What's new on the farm: Well, the bees made it safe and sound! After a journey across the prairies, through the Rockies, and across the strait...
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Goodbye Saskatoon, off to Vancouver Island!
Our hives all loaded up and ready to head to Vancouver Island. What's new on the farm: We are so close to the end of the bee season! Yesterday, we loaded up a semi with all our hives that are...