First Post! The Rustic Hive is off the ground!

I am excited to finally have this space to share things that excite me! I hope to post recipes, some DIY, gardening, farm life, oils that I love, and anything else that comes along- including taking you along our bee journey.

Earlier this year my husband and I were asked if we would be interested in taking a swarm of bees that a friend had come in. With absolutely NO knowledge of bees....(and a little prodding from yours truly) my sweet husband agreed and we brought home our first hive of bees. Not one week later we brought home a second from the same friend. In hindsight - we were insane- but...we have bees! If you have never read anything about the humble honey bee, I encourage you too! They are seriously one of the most intriguing insects I've ever seen. Did you know that the average honey bee will produce roughly 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its...LIFE. That's right, in its life. Crazy huh? How easily do we pour a tablespoon in our hot tea without considering the 36 bees it took to make that honey. These tiny insects are amazing pollinators, and they also create golden, delicious, amazing honey. How can you not love them?  If winter were not upon us, I'd challenge you find a bee outdoors and watch it!! 

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