The Bee-log

Our hives start as single boxes, but as they grow larger we stack a second box on top to give them more space! Each vertical stack of boxes is a unique colony. What's new on the farm: It's been an...

A frame of queen cells made from our own bees! Larvae are gently transferred into the grey cups, which are then placed with the open end upside-down in the hive. The bees feed the larvae with royal jelly for several...

A very healthy frame of brood! The brown circles are baby bees (in the pupa stage) covered with wax cappings for protection until they hatch. A consistent and widespread pattern (without too many holes) means the queen is an organized...

A first peek into our hives this spring. What's new on the farm: It's the first week of April now and some of you might be wondering what's going on with the bees already?? Trust me, we felt the same....

A freshly packed bottle of our white honey, before it has fully set in the jar! What's new on the farm: When you think of winter in Canada, Saskatoon pretty much fits the stereotypical image. Freezing cold, blue skies, and...

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...