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When working with local bees, one of the first steps is hanging the hives. After baiting the frames with beeswax (a scent attractive to the bees), the hives are hung in a natural forest environment. Ideally, the hive is hung on a sturdy tree branch, under a canopy that shields and protects the hive.
Read MoreNot all honey is the same. In fact, one of our honeys is usually referred to as “stingless” honey. It has a liquid consistency and a distinctive sweet and sour flavor. Where does it come from? It is made by stingless bees! These bees do not make wax honeycomb, but rather, they store their liquid honey in round, resinous pods. Harvesting is a tedious process, but the result is well worth it…
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