Catch the Buzz - Host A Hive

People have called us "sweet" before but  that has a whole new meaning now that we're beekeepers! 

Allen Land Design is very pleased to announce that we're currently hosting eight organic bee hives, which will enhance the pollination of our olive trees, gardens and nursery stock. Although there has been a lot of talk lately about dwindling honeybee populations, we were fascinated to learn that smaller organic hives have been largely unaffected.  The benefits to keeping bees are many, starting with fresh honey and honeycomb, of course.  We have it from a reliable source that no honey tastes quite as good as what's made by your very own bees and it's not unusual for a single colony to produce 70 to 100 pounds of surplus honey a year. Bees are also the ideal pollinators, keeping plants healthy and increasing crop yields.  Plants depend on natural pollinators to survive, and bees do 80% of that work within the insect world.  Without bees  we'd lose approximately a third of the earth's fruit and vegetable crops. Honey and honey products are said to have health benefits as well.  Some people believe that regularly eating locally-produced honey can help people with allergies build up a natural immunity to area pollens.  Royal jelly is loaded with vitamin B, while honey and propolis have antibacterial qualities.  And let's not forget beeswax.  It's a great natural furniture polish and you can also use it make your own candles and soap. As more and more of the wild bee population is being wiped out by urbanization and pesticide use, we are proud to be doing our part to support the future of these wondrous and vital little creatures.  If you are interested in hosting your own hives or would like more information, please contact us.  We can help make arrangements for you to host your own organic hive for free and soon you'll be on your way to reaping the many benefits that beekeeping brings.