Category: Honeybees
- Farm Update: Quiet Days, Busy Bees, and Market Prep
Life on the farm does not always bring big, dramatic stories — and honestly, we would not have it any other way. This week was full of those small, steady rhythms that keep the farm moving forward, even when things feel pretty quiet.
- Adventures in Beekeeping: A Swarm in the Apple Tree
Back on May 4th, we installed a Carniolan/Italian hybrid nuc into one of our hives here on the farm. From the start, this colony was strong but always had a bit of a "swarmy" temperament. Despite our best efforts — adding space, monitoring closely, and giving them plenty of room to expand — sometimes when bees decide to swarm, there is simply no talking them out of it.
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