Where bees, blooms, and bounty flourish
Beekeeping is the care and management of honeybee colonies for pollination, honey production, and supporting healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. Follow our journey to keep bees in the most natural way possible.
Spring has arrived at the farm in Hargraves, signaling a time of renewal. The garden is awakening, with preparation for new crops underway. Farm chores increase, particularly ensuring native animals and sheep are taken care of. New bees will also be welcomed, enhancing pollination and supporting biodiversity. The season inspires optimism and connection to the land.
After a long, cold winter, spring is finally around the corner; and we couldn’t be more excited. It’s one of the busiest and most rewarding times of year on the…
Early June began like any other—hives bustling with workers flying in and out. The hives were active one week, then silent the next. Concerned I suited up and ran over…
As summer begins to fade on Our 200 Acre Farm, it’s time to shift your beekeeping focus towards preparing your hives for the cooler months ahead. Autumn preparation helps ensure…
Preparing Your Hives for the Summer Honey Flow Summer on Our 200 Acre Farm means warm days, flowering paddocks, and busy bees. It’s the season when nectar is flowing, colonies…
November is one of the busiest months in the apiary on Our 200 Acre Farm. As spring advances, nectar and pollen flows increase, and your colonies grow rapidly. While it’s…
As winter edges toward spring, the bees on our 200-acre farm are beginning to stir. Even though it’s still cold, the lengthening days signal to the colony that spring is…
During winter hive checks, monitor sounds, entrance activity, dead bees, moisture, hive weight, and surrounding damage to ensure bee health.
Bees survive winter by forming a cluster to maintain warmth and carefully managing their resources, ensuring colony survival until spring.
Discover the basics of beekeeping, from hive setup to caring for your colony, and start your journey as a confident beekeeper.
