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Made It Home
“And if there’s tasks for me, darling let it be known.” —Bon Iver, “89” I had a feeling about the two hives at the west end of my apiary....
Patty Ihm
Feb 283 min read


Lessons from Queen Catherine
It’s mostly the weather that dictates the end of the season for the beekeeper. Once the daytime temperatures remain below about fifty...
Patty Ihm
Nov 23, 20234 min read


Pee-wee and the Swarm
Maybe they timed their flight from the hive to match my morning round of chores. Maybe they wanted me to see them go, majestic as glitter...
Patty Ihm
Sep 11, 20233 min read


Magnolia
It always seemed like by the time I would notice that the magnolia blossoms had opened, the petals had begun to fade and fall from the...
Patty Ihm
Apr 27, 20213 min read


So Why Does One Keep Bees?
Beekeeping is an invitation to a magical world of honey and beeswax, where understanding, cooperation, and harmony offer a golden gift....
Patty Ihm
Feb 15, 20211 min read
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