Seasons come and seasons go, and with them all come the trials and tribulations of maintaining an environment to ensure the continuation of vital members of our ecosystem. David stepped out to discover what’s the buzz in beekeeping and maintaining the flow of that luscious golden liquid loved by virtually everyone, honey. He spent some time at Arataki Honey to find out what goes on in a day in the life of a beekeeper.

How often have you driven along a country road and wondered what was behind the thick hedge or stand of trees? I really like it when I catch a glimpse of something wonderful hiding beyond my view. In this issue, we take you on the other side of the fenceline and show you some of what lies there, and tell you how it got there.