On Bees and Honey: a blog to learn with the bees

What do bees do in the winter, and how do beekeepers take care of them? What are heater bees? Why to bees cluster? Do they hibernate in winter? Find the answers to all these questions and more!

Hi! This is Adriana, the beekeeper from South Mountain Bees. I have good news for all of you garden lovers! I managed to secure a mix of US native ...

Hi, this is Adriana, the beekeeper from South Mountain Bees. Now that the BFCM frenzy is over, it's time to regroup and change our focus. If we mi...

We have two exciting new collaborations between small, local, women-owned local businesses. South Mountain Bees is pleased to partner with Connie's Threads and DBee Botanical Art.

 

The weather is changing and the fall colors in the reservation are spectacular. The foliage reflection on the reservoir water is breathtaking. The terrapins are too shy to show up. It is fall, and four women owned small businesses decided to get together to offer a fall giveaway. Want to play?

It's October 19, and I just filed the Q3 New Jersey sales taxes a whole day early! And it feels so good to get rid of the frantic last minute stres...

Hi! I am Adriana, the beekeeper from South Mountain Bees. Have you heard of flower flies? Many people mistake them for bees or wasps. It's a good ...

Once honey is harvested from the hive, the work of extracting honey form the frames in order to be able to bottle it starts. The process starts with the removal of beeswax from the honey frames and ends with honey pouring out of the spout of the honey extractor.

Honeybees at South Mountain Bees, are storing pollen for the winter.

The best honey in New Jersey, according to the New Jersey Beekeepers Association Honey Show judges.

South Mountain Bees on the front page of the News Record.

“Save the bees” has become a common phrase, as certain species of bees have been placed on the endangered species list and the honey bee population has declined. Compagnoni said taking care of them herself has made her more aware of the environment in general. She can’t use pesticides or insect spray, because it will kill her hives.

“There’s awareness that comes with the bees,” she said. “I can’t use gardening practices that are toxic. It keeps you more honest. There are indirect benefits.”

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