I love honey. Especially comb honey since it is the purest and least processed form of honey. That is why I set up my hive to extract honey in the comb...and after harvesting about 18 lbs two days ago, I am so happy I did! Granted, I ate so much the first day I almost made myself sick...but it is sooo good. The bees made a dark amber honey mostly from sage, California buckwheat/buckbrush and rabbit brush, though they do have access to an orchard of rare medlar fruit trees. Happily, I had assistance from the hive's new gaurdian...thanks Deandrea! It seems fitting that the bees are becoming a team effort.
So if you love honey and you can't remember the last time you could buy comb honey, you really must consider keeping bees. If you are not sure how to begin, check out the ebook listed to the right (photo of beekeepers suited up) . Consider doing it with a friend or neighbor since you will have plenty of honey to share. And like most activities, it is more fun when people with the same interests join together. Also it will keep you motivated and committed when you have support from others.
I will post some pics of the honey ASAP. I am looking forward to expanding the hive in spring. For now the bees are settling in for the winter. Until next time...Bee wild, eat honey!
~Jenna
Packaged raw honey in the comb. Yum!
Comb honey before cutting and packaging.
Here are the photos of yummy comb honey after being harvested and packaged using Dadant comb honey kit.
