My little girls are very busy since the hive swarmed and 1/3 of their sisters took off. My girls are so sweet, in more than just the honey. They are very patient and we can work around the hive without a problem. I have heard they get used to your scent if you are around the hive often.
There have been some questions about the honey and I would refer you to George's site: http://georgeshoney.webs.com/
George does beekeeping as a hobby and a little business on the side for those that love our local honey. He also will gather up swarms for homeowners if it is possible. Sometimes they are in inaccessible places. People get very scared seeing a swarm but actually they are very docile because they are working to protect the new queen and find her a new home.
There has been something attacking the honeybee populations which has greatly affected farmers crops. They don't know the complete reasons but there is speculation about a virus or bacteria attacking hives. Total hives die off. Very sad to see. Bees are so important to our environment for pollination for all fruits and veggies, as well as, all our garden flowers and trees. So we are glad to help promote healthy bees and honey.
A lot of people buy honey to help with allergies. Usually you would want local honey for that.
Honey is really interesting. It is a natural product and doesn't need refrigeration. It can be pasteurized but many people think the medicinal properties are destroyed by pasteurization. George's honey is not pasteurized. The cells made of wax where the bees store the honey are unsealed and the honey is drawn out by centrifugal force. It is then strained and bottled. A very interesting process.
There have been some questions about the honey and I would refer you to George's site: http://georgeshoney.webs.com/
George does beekeeping as a hobby and a little business on the side for those that love our local honey. He also will gather up swarms for homeowners if it is possible. Sometimes they are in inaccessible places. People get very scared seeing a swarm but actually they are very docile because they are working to protect the new queen and find her a new home.
There has been something attacking the honeybee populations which has greatly affected farmers crops. They don't know the complete reasons but there is speculation about a virus or bacteria attacking hives. Total hives die off. Very sad to see. Bees are so important to our environment for pollination for all fruits and veggies, as well as, all our garden flowers and trees. So we are glad to help promote healthy bees and honey.
A lot of people buy honey to help with allergies. Usually you would want local honey for that.
Honey is really interesting. It is a natural product and doesn't need refrigeration. It can be pasteurized but many people think the medicinal properties are destroyed by pasteurization. George's honey is not pasteurized. The cells made of wax where the bees store the honey are unsealed and the honey is drawn out by centrifugal force. It is then strained and bottled. A very interesting process.
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