19.07:: Standing Guard at the Hive

Our bees are busy — not just gathering, but guarding.

Now that the honey is ripe and ready to be harvested, its sweet scent naturally attracts some unwanted visitors… Today, we spotted several wasps circling the hive, drawn in by the tempting aroma.

But our bees are not easily fooled or frightened.
They know what’s theirs — and they’re standing strong.

Like tiny golden gatekeepers, they line up at the entrance, wings ready, eyes sharp, fiercely protecting their queen, their colony, and their precious harvest. Watching them work together with such focus and loyalty is a quiet kind of magic.

💛 These little guardians never cease to amaze me.

24.07:: 🐝✨ Evening Peek at the Hives

A little sneak peek at our bees this evening…

We discovered two queenless colonies — which means tomorrow it’s time to unite them. With a few careful steps (and a sheet of newspaper as a bridge between the hives), we’ll help the bees merge into one strong, thriving colony.

It’s always amazing to witness how quickly they adapt when guided with care and patience.

And as a sweet bonus, we’ll be taking home some beautiful wild forest honey from the Delfse Hout 🍯

To be continued…

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