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How We're Adapting To This Pandemic
It's been a long few months. We were lucky here at the apiary to be deemed essential and able to continue caring for our hives around the city. Alt...
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How Bees Turn Nectar Into Honey
While all bees are really incredible in their own right, we have a particularly 'sweet' relationship with honey bees thanks to their main product, ...
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Bench Flour Bakers & Astor Apiaries Recipe Testing
This is a guest post by Christine Yen
Hi guys, I’m Christine, owner of Bench Flour Bakers! I’ve been professionally baking for about 11 years befor...
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It's Swarm Season, But Don't Be Alarmed
Before I got into beekeeping, I didn't know that there was a swarm season, let along what a swarm was. Bees flying all around chaotically sounds do...
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Our Plans During The COVID19 Outbreak
We hope you and your family are well during this unusual time. Our family has been working from home all week and doing our best to keep hands ...
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Our Top 10 Uses for Hot Honey
If you have never tried hot honey, you are in for a treat. The heat and sweet go so well together and can really add some extra flavor to many typ...
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Looking Back at 2019
It's always fun to look back at the previous year so I wanted to highlight a few things that happened at the apiary in 2019.
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How To Winterize Your Hive
November is the time we finish our last major chore of the season; winterizing.
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A Sweet Collaboration with Cakes by Nerwan
Find out about our honey infused cupcake and the local bakery that made it.
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Plant These 10 Stunning Flowers Pollinators Love
Spring is coming or is already here for parts of the country. After you find the perfect flowers for that special someone on Valentine's Day, try ...
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Free Local In-Store Pickup!
UPDATE JANUARY 2021 We have have updated out process for pick up orders. For the latest instructions, please visit the new Pick Up Instructions Pag...
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Make This Easy Elderberry Syrup to Feel Better All Winter
This is a guest post by Kim Calichio, The Connected Chef.
This elderberry syrup is a staple in my home between the October and April months.
The k...
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