Beekeeping has been both a hands-on project and a lesson in patience. By giving honeybees a safe place to live, we’re supporting pollinators that play a huge role in keeping the land healthy. As the bees move through the landscape, they help pollinate wildflowers, fruit trees, and native plants along the way. In return, careful stewardship allows for a small honey harvest and a deeper connection to the natural rhythms happening all around us.
As beekeepers, we make sure the colony has what it needs to thrive—access to food, water, and shelter. We also check in on the hives regularly, watching for signs of disease, pests, or anything else that could affect the health of the bees.
By planting a native prairie meadow near the hives, we encourage the bees to forage close to home and gather pollen from native plants. As they do, they naturally help spread those native pollens throughout the landscape, strengthening the surrounding ecosystem.
Beekeeping isn’t without its heartache. Disease, a struggling queen, or sudden temperature swings can challenge even a healthy colony. While we’ve experienced loss along the way—including one season when a hive broke from its cluster too early during an unseasonably warm day—we’ve learned to carry those lessons forward. Each season brings a deeper understanding, renewed care, and the chance to begin again.
