It’s been a busy week for all of us at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, getting prepared for a another possible “rainstorm” here on the Central Coast , and wouldn’t you know it, Evan from Bee Wild Collective stopped to check on our bees!
The first thing he has do to is open up the wax seal that the bees make on the top of the box to seal in warmth, he has to us a little pry tool but with a quick jostle the top is off and we’re checking out the frames!
Now the fun part (for me anyway), we need to pump the smoker so as to pacify the bees and allow to check out the frames and make sure our Santa Barbara County beauty queens are looking good, don’t worry, the bees don’t mind!
I had thought that are bees had been very active this winter, and the frames don’t lie! Look at all those bees, so happy they enjoy their stay!
Here’s another glamour shot, it might be hard to tell, but the frames themselves are packed full of stored pollen, for the larva to eat, and honey, sweet glorious honey!
Are hive was doing so well, we made the decision to expand, now we’ve got a second story for everyone to enjoy themselves with a little more breathing room!
If you’ve got any questions about bees or are just interested in getting some of our local Santa Barbara County Honey, be sure to come stop by the farmstand or check out the shop for a little peace and relaxation!
