Bee Haven Apiary

06/07/2026

06/05/2026

Pulled honey from half of my yards today. With the drought this year, the yield is dramatically lower - some hives are producing, while others are just getting by. I've got them stacked up in the sun room with fans on high. The smell is fantastic. I can't wait for Sunday!

05/27/2026

Bees like going where bees have been in the past. In this case, a 3rd floor balcony. Although the owners had repaired the holes from the previous removal, they hadn't sealed all of the gaps, and new bees moved back in. The colony was doing so well, they filled up their initial cavity and were expanding into another one. Lots of honey, bees, and THE QUEEN! With all of the confusion during a removal, it's not as common to see her as you might think after seeing other videos online. But there she was - with a blue dot to boot!

05/23/2026

Your feel-good story for the day...

Employees of a dealership in Olathe, Kan., found the nest, which is protected under federal law, on top of one of the truck’s tires.

05/15/2026

The mountain laurels are in bloom.

05/14/2026

Yesterday's removal was a big one. I was very glad to have the help of Evan and Lindsay. This colony had been in place for a few years and was rather large. It's so much easier when you have help.

05/06/2026

Unexpected Surprises!

05/05/2026

Pamper her.

05/05/2026

She does, you know.

Available in seven fragrances: Lavender-Chamomile, Jasmine, Orange Spice, Chai, Cherry-Almond, Lemongrass-Tea Tree, and Unscented

05/05/2026

Yes, we are in a drought. But some of the hives are still packing away the honey. It probably doesn't hurt that their front yard is a carpet of poppies, and the canopy overhead is tulip poplars.