Hive UpdatesApril 12, 2025
Spring Inspection Season Has Begun
After a long New England winter, we cracked open the hives for our first inspections of the season. Here's what we found — and what it means for the colony heading into spring.
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HarvestJuly 28, 2025
Our First Honey Harvest of the Year
The medium honey supers are full and capped — time to harvest! We walk you through our extraction process from pulling frames to jarring that beautiful raw New England honey.
Read MoreBeekeeping TipsMay 5, 2025
Understanding Why Honeybees Swarm
Swarming is one of nature's most spectacular events — and one of the most misunderstood. We break down why it happens, what to do if you see one, and how we try to prevent losing a colony.
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