Honey is one of nature’s sweetest gifts, cherished for its rich flavor and numerous health benefits. But have you ever wondered how honey travels from buzzing bees in a hive to the jar on your kitchen shelf? This journey is fascinating and involves a delicate balance of nature, skill, and care. Let’s explore the incredible path honey takes before it reaches your table. Understanding the Honey Journey: From Bees to Harvest The journey of honey begins with the hardworking honeybee. These tiny...

We recently hosted 17 students--ranging from 5th to 9th graders--at Pualani Bee Farm for an educational tour and honey tasting. In addition to teaching these wonderfully inquisitive young people about beekeeping here at the farm, we also gave them a sheet of fun facts about honeybees, some of which are truly surprising! Honeybees have been around for about 100-150 million years, having evolved from predatory wasps.   The earliest evidence of humans eating honey comes from cave paintings in...

An Odyssey Kralov Med apiary, Selo pri Bledu, Slovenia, 2024. Throughout my life, I have lived, worked, and traveled extensively in...