After founding the apiary with a single package of bees in April 2019, the learning curve was steep. But the weather conditions were ideal and the bees quickly built out the comb in their hive and rapidly increased their number. By mid-July, they had filled and capped enough honey for a substantial harvest.
Although the bees’ nectar sources are unknown, it included apple, pear and cherry blossoms, maple and other spring-flowering trees, dandelions, and clover. The product was classic summer wildflower honey: golden in color with a moderately light flavor. It is buttery smooth, with notes of peach and orange.
