This week’s live Q&A focused on the theme “More Than Honey,” exploring the many rewarding aspects of beekeeping beyond harvesting honey itself. Cedar demonstrated how to use the built-in Flow Hive harvesting shelf and explained how the rear observation window can help interpret hive activity. During the harvest demonstration, Cedar discussed how different nectar sources can create unique honey flavours within the same hive and highlighted one of the benefits of the Flow Hive system - the ability to harvest distinct honey varieties frame by frame.
The conversation also explored the deeper enjoyment many beekeepers find in caring for bees, learning about brood health, observing hive behaviour, and supporting pollination. Cedar shared personal memories of growing up around bees and harvesting honey on his grandfather’s farm, while also discussing how hive genetics influence colony temperament and behaviour. The session included practical beekeeping tips, such as avoiding hive inspections on cold or windy days where possible, safely rescuing bees from honey during harvests, and remembering to cover honey jars to prevent bees from entering.