Bees in our garden, part 2

Who would have guessed how incredibly educational/interesting this could be. It was great fun being with Oliver on both occasions, harvesting and processing.  And I've been tasting on my own.  I do not want to know how much I've consumed.

Here's the most recent video with Oliver. And all that our bees produced.  Wow.  Thank you, incredibly busy/hard-working beeeeeeings. 

Beginning beekeeping

I had been looking forward so much to honey collecting that I totally missed the far more important aspects of beekeeping.  I have a much better understanding of and appreciation for the work that is involved.  Both by the bees and the beekeepers.

Thank you, Oliver.  I am so incredibly delighted that we are hosting several hives.

More info ASAP.

Hey, we have a hive!

Our bumper crop of apples was the direct result of adding bees to our garden this year. Just as many, if not twice this amount, left on the trees!

Apple pies, apple turnovers, apple crisp, apple sauce, rustic apple tarts...

Next: We're suiting up, having a look at our hives and harvesting the honey!  Stay tuned.