Farm Life
Farm Life
25 Years Later
It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since September 11. I was in high school, and I remember teachers turning on the TVs as the news started coming in....
25 Years Later
It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since September 11. I was in high school, and I remember teachers turning on the TVs as the news started coming in....
A Year in the Bee Yard
One of the things I didn’t fully understand before keeping bees is how much hive management changes throughout the year. The bees are doing different things each season, which means...
A Year in the Bee Yard
One of the things I didn’t fully understand before keeping bees is how much hive management changes throughout the year. The bees are doing different things each season, which means...
From Honey Harvest to Winter Prep
It still feels very much like summer outside, but in the bee yard, I’m already starting to think about winter. I often find myself thinking...
From Honey Harvest to Winter Prep
It still feels very much like summer outside, but in the bee yard, I’m already starting to think about winter. I often find myself thinking...
A Slightly Early Honey Harvest
We normally expect to harvest honey sometime in August, but the bees moved that schedule up this year! They have been bringing in so much nectar that they were filling...
A Slightly Early Honey Harvest
We normally expect to harvest honey sometime in August, but the bees moved that schedule up this year! They have been bringing in so much nectar that they were filling...
What We Do in the Summer
A look at what summer really means on the farm — repairs, weeding, cover crops, bees, honey harvest, and all the planning that sets up next season.
What We Do in the Summer
A look at what summer really means on the farm — repairs, weeding, cover crops, bees, honey harvest, and all the planning that sets up next season.
A Few Things I Hope Everyone Took Home from Peo...
Our Peony Days Flower Arranging Class was such a sweet evening! Franklin from Stella J Designs and I knew everyone would leave with a beautiful arrangement, but I hoped they’d...
A Few Things I Hope Everyone Took Home from Peo...
Our Peony Days Flower Arranging Class was such a sweet evening! Franklin from Stella J Designs and I knew everyone would leave with a beautiful arrangement, but I hoped they’d...
About the Author
I’m Catherine, the heart behind Hive & Petal—a boutique flower farm and apiary in Prairie City, Iowa. When I’m not harvesting blooms or tending honeybees, I’m often crafting something beautiful, cooking something delicious, or watching hens explore the field. I believe in wide open skies, good books, and sharing farm life—one story (or bouquet) at a time.