Farm Life
Farm Life
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...
Not Ready to Say Goodbye to Peonies
Peonies are big, beautiful, and surprisingly easy to style. This week’s post shares a few arranging thoughts and details for our upcoming Peony Days class...
Not Ready to Say Goodbye to Peonies
Peonies are big, beautiful, and surprisingly easy to style. This week’s post shares a few arranging thoughts and details for our upcoming Peony Days class...
It's Not Too Late to Plant!
Think you missed the planting window? Early summer still has plenty of potential. From heat-loving flowers to quick-growing vegetables, there are still plenty of ways to fill gaps, add color,...
It's Not Too Late to Plant!
Think you missed the planting window? Early summer still has plenty of potential. From heat-loving flowers to quick-growing vegetables, there are still plenty of ways to fill gaps, add color,...
Peonies in Bloom
The peony field is in full bloom right now, and I’m trying to stop long enough to take it in. This field has been a decade in the making —...
Peonies in Bloom
The peony field is in full bloom right now, and I’m trying to stop long enough to take it in. This field has been a decade in the making —...
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.