First Honey Harvest!

Southern Gardener

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I finally had a honey harvest this year and managed to get four and a half gallons of the golden stuff!! Here are some pictures:

straining the honey from the extractor
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capped frames
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uncapped frame
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beeswax
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honeycomb
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golden honey!
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Congratulations! That is awesome. I must say I am a bit envious. :love :drool Maybe some day. But for now I will just share in your celebration. Great job! It looks like you must have some happy bees. :clap
 

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Oh congratulation! I'm so jealous. It all looks to die for!!!!!!!! :drool
 

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Thanks y'all!! I am so excited to have honey.:weee I put the golden stuff in pint and half pint jars to sell at $6 and $4 - I've already sold several jars. :)
 

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Oooh, lovin' the pics, Joan! Isn't that an amazing feeling, that first harvest (and every harvest for that matter)? You feel like you are literally pouring gold. Congrats on your busy bees! :clap
 

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MMMMMMM.................Pancakes! :drool Biscuits! Drizzled over pork loin and roasted! :drool Hot tea! :drool

Beautiful! Great job! :thumbsup
 

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So happy for you! I love honey harvest time! If there is a more amazing creature- I sure don't know what it is!
 

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