🐝 BeeBrief No. 5 - “April Buzz 2026: The Hive Wakes Up!”
Hello Honey Lovers,
Spring has officially poked Vermont with a stick, and the bees have responded with a resounding, “Alright, alright, we’re up!”
April is when things start getting serious in the hive. The queen is laying eggs like she’s trying to break a personal record, worker bees are tidying up the place (because apparently winter decor is out), and the early foragers are scouting for nectar like tiny, winged entrepreneurs. On warmer days, you might even spot “orientation flights,” where young bees take their first loops outside, think of it as driver’s ed, but with fewer traffic laws and more zig-zagging.
Back at the hive, it’s all hands (and wings) on deck. Bees are repairing comb, organizing pollen stores, and ramping up brood production so the colony can explode into full force when the real nectar flow kicks in. Translation: April is the quiet before the very loud, very productive storm.
And speaking of buzz, BIG news.
On May 2, 2026, we’re welcoming approximately half a million bees to the crew. Yes, you read that right. Half. A. Million. That’s not a typo, that’s a full-on bee boom. If you hear a distant humming, don’t panic… it’s just us leveling up. We’re expanding the apiary, strengthening pollination power, and getting ready for a season that should be sweeter than ever.
Now, let’s talk about something small that makes a huge difference: No Mow May.
We get it, your lawn might start looking like it joined a rebellion. But holding off on mowing during May gives early spring flowers like dandelions and clover a chance to bloom. And for bees, that’s not just nice, it’s critical. After a long winter, food sources are scarce, and those “weeds” are actually one of the first and most important buffets available.
Skipping a few weeks of mowing helps provide nectar and pollen right when bees need it most to build strength, feed their young, and keep the whole hive thriving. So if your yard starts looking a little wild, just tell people you’re running a five-star bee restaurant.
Meanwhile, the Buzz Bros are back in action, and let’s just say they did not spend the winter sitting quietly.
- Buzzwell is already overexplaining pollination like it’s a college lecture no one signed up for (attendance still mandatory).
- Buzzbee is running aerial drills and insists nectar collection should be an Olympic event.
- Buzzloaf is awake. Barely. He’s contributed morale support and eaten something that was definitely meant for someone else.
As for where you can find our honey (besides hidden in Buzzloaf’s secret stash), we’ve got you covered. Our jars are available at select local spots, and for the full rundown, locations, updates, and all things sweet, head over to:
PutneyRidgeRawHoney.com
We’ll keep the bees busy so you can keep enjoying the good stuff. And as the season ramps up, expect more updates, more honey, and probably more questionable decisions from Buzzloaf.
Stay sticky (in a good way),
Putney Ridge Raw Honey
P.S. If you think managing your schedule is hard, try coordinating half a million bees. We’ll keep you posted on how that goes. 🐝
P.P.S. The bees have informed us they are not accepting meeting requests at this time.
