Seasons of Change
As many of you know, for the past year I have been head beekeeper and educator at Honey & the Hive in Weaverville, NC. Sadly, the store made the decision to close its doors permanently in December 2025. Thus begins another bittersweet season of change for myself and Feral Farms.
2026 NUCS FOR SALE!
To carry on Honey & the Hive’s longstanding tradition of providing bees to the WNC community, I have decided to take over their Kutik contract and sell overwintered nucs this year through Feral Farms.
Pre-orders are available now on my website, and stock is limited! Pickups will likely be in late April, at our nuc yard in Alexander. Click the link below for more details!
A Closer Look…
Feral Farms Beekeeping Services
FULL HIVE SERVICE
Want to experience the magic of beekeeping without the hassle?
I will set up and manage your hive(s) for you! You get to learn and enjoy the benefits of having bees, while I take care of all the heavy lifting.
PRIVATE BEEKEEPING LESSONS
Looking for some extra beekeeping guidance, or ready to get started?
I will meet you at my hives or yours and provide tailored, one-on-one instruction to help guide you along the sweet journey of keeping bees.
HIVE CONSULTATIONS
Need professional help with your bees?
I will perform a full hive inspection, diagnose any potential issues, and provide you with advice in the form of a comprehensive hive management plan.
GROUP CLASSES
This year, I’ll be offering group classes in an exciting new structure! I’m teaming up with Charlie Oak of Wilderkin Beekeeping to lead several cohorts through a six-week beekeeping class series. More details will be available soon!
Notes from the Apiary:
January 2026
It’s hard to believe, but the bees have already made it nearly halfway through the winter! While they’re supposed to cluster inside the hive for most of winter, we’ve had plenty of warm, sunny days these past few weeks where the girls were out flying about. With no nectar sources available this time of year, it’s important that we as beekeepers keep a close eye on our bees’ food reserves. The more warm days, the more the bees are out flying, the quicker they’ll use up their winter stores! Weight checks are happening regularly and emergency winter feed is on deck just in case. Other than that, the bee yard is a bit quiet these days. My time is being spent moving apiaries, repairing and painting equipment, and laying the groundwork for next season. I can’t wait to share more with y’all soon — exciting things are in the works!
Until next time,
Carmen @ Feral Farms