My dad often reminds me that "the days are long, but the years are short." That seems especially true of late. Another year of life and beekeeping has come and gone; and while 2025 has been a time of great joy and celebration, it has also been a year of profound loss. I said goodbye to several dear friends and mentors and have watched others struggle in unimaginable ways. When one is young, it seems trite to be reminded to count one's daily blessings while they last. With time, the warning...

Beekeeping is a curious sport. As I enter my tenth year of tending to the busy little bugs, I am reminded nearly daily of how crazy and...

Here I sit, a few short hours from 2024. The unofficial neighborhood fireworks have begun to welcome another year of possibilities and hope. The bees are nestled all snug in their beds as visions of flowers dance in their heads. 2023 has been a wild ride. I completed my Master Beekeeper Certification through the University of Montana, and the bees and I hosted several educational workshops for bee-curious community members of all ages who visited the apiaries to learn about the bees' amazing...