Beekeeping

Life in the Apiary

Bee biology, hive management, seasonal activity, and firsthand observations from the beeyard.

Bees on honeycomb in spring Beekeeping

January 28, 2026

Spring Has Sprung: What 50,000 Bees Do When Florida Warms Up

From the queen's 1,500-eggs-a-day marathon to the waggle dance and swarm season, here is what happens when spring hits the Gulf Coast.

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Spring beekeeping in Florida Beekeeping

January 15, 2026

Spring Beekeeping in Florida

What a Florida beekeeper does to prepare hives for the busy spring nectar flow, and why timing matters in our subtropical climate.

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Beehive honeycomb and natural skincare ingredients Beekeeping

July 7, 2025

How Bees Inspired My Formulations

Years of watching bees build with clarity of purpose changed how I think about skincare. Every ingredient must serve a role, just as it does in the hive.

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