The Bee-log
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Getting ready for the bees' journey out west!
What's new on the farm: During most of the summer, our hives are spread out in groups of 40 across many farmers' fields. We call these "outyards". We do this so that there is enough food for each hive, and...
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How do you get honey out of a hive, exactly?
Checking out my reflection in the fountain of youth (a.k.a. a barrel of fresh honey) What's new on the farm: We are full-on in harvest mode at the farm. Every day, half of the crew drives out to the yards...
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The REAL spring is here
Our bee truck arriving back home in Saskatoon on a beautiful spring evening. What's new on the farm: Happy Sunday! For those of us in Canada, it's Victoria Day weekend, which unofficially marks the start of gardening season! Hopefully, with...
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Simple Swaps: Super Easy Homemade Foods that are Way Better than Store-Bought
There are some foods that are so much easier, healthier, and fresher tasting when made from scratch, it’s so hard to go back to the processed version once you try it!