Williams Honey Farm

Did you know that all raw honey crystalizes? When we find chunks of this at the bottom of our honey buckets we feed it back to our bees for an extra treat.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #beekeeping #backyardbeekeeping #beekeepinglife #naturalbeekeeping #beekeepingadventures #beekeeping101 #organicbeekeeping #beekeepingrocks #beekeepingclass #beginnerbeekeeping #beekeepingcourse #beekeepingisfun #loveyourhoney #williamshoneyfarm #beeofinstagram #honeybee #tennessee #franklintn #nashvillegram #nashville #beekeepingaddiction #instabees #beekeepingtip #beekeepingtips (at Franklin, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLf_rkHi5b/?igshid=1h7exzxsnqepa

And now for my final act, I'll make the work week disappear! Poof-it's the weekend! You're welcome. In all seriousness, I love the smell of a freshly lit smoker in the morning (cue the helicopter sounds)... I use pine cones, burlap, and pine needles. If you do it right, a well lit smoker can burn for hours. ⠀ #fridayintroduction⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #beekeeping #urbanbeekeeping #backyardbeekeeping #beekeepinglife #fridayintroductions #beekeepingadventures #sustainablebeekeeping #beekeeping101 #organicbeekeeping #beekeepingrocks #beginnerbeekeeping #beekeepingcourse #beekeepingisfun #loveyourhoney #williamshoneyfarm #beeofinstagram #honeybee #beestrong #tennessee #franklintn #nashvillegram #nashville #nashvillescene #growyourownfood #farmtotable #beekeepingaddiction #instabees #instagrambees #honeybees (at Williams Honey Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/By-1EYXnSDT/?igshid=vs4bteqb6c7s

It’s #Monday! Feel like your work is stacked up already for the week? In our case that's a good thing. We are hopeful (and grateful) that it might mean a good honey crop. At any rate, we can only get through the week one day at a time. Remember, take a moment out of your Monday to reflect and try and get a breath. We all work hard but not as hard as the honeybee. She literally works until her wings fall off. To me, that's the epitome of dedication and focus. What do you need to focus on? 📸 @lizahippler ⠀ #smallbiz #smallbizowner #smallbizlife #dadlife #beekeeperdad #beelikeabee #lifeoutsidebees #williamshoneyfarm #loveyourhoney #allprodad #beekeeping #beekeepinglikeaboss #honeybees #fatherandson #father #honeybee #beestrong #tennessee #franklintn #nashvillegram #nashville #nashvillescene #growyourownfood #farmtotable #beekeepingaddiction #instabees #instagrambees #beesofinstagram (at Franklin, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/By06tarHxzp/?igshid=10jx7ohashqx

The Master Beekeeper class in Williamson County last week was awesome! Special thanks to Dr Tsuruda and Mike Studer for teaching. If you ever get the chance to attend a class jump in! Don’t ever pass up the opportunity to learn more. Whenever you think you’ve figured out this whole “beekeeping thing” or life for that matter you usually get a swift kick in the butt reminding you there’s so much more to know. I try to approach things like I’m a “rookie for life”. Bees have taught me so many lessons, the most important being you can’t control everything. Sometimes you have to just sit back and watch the show. What are you watching today? #williamsoncountyagexpo #beeschool #williamshoneyfarm #beekeepingonline #beekeeping #beekeepersofinstagram #beekeeperslife #beekeepinglife #beekeepingtip #beekeepingtips #beekeepingtipsntricks #honeybees #instagrambees #instabees #beesofinstagram #beefacts (at Williamson County AgExpo Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByxJ5tonm66/?igshid=4ecl5eu019uy

Well, hey there and #HappyFriday! Anyone else feel like your head is spinning by the end of the week?⠀ ⠀ Say hello to our behind the scenes worker bees. They love to play, laugh, and chase each other around in circles (the "work" of being a kid, right?). They are a lot like the bees on the farm - always happily buzzing. Happy bees make for better honey so we all benefit!⠀ ⠀ I always look forward to downtime with my "hive" during the weekend, Legos underfoot and all. What are you up to this weekend?⠀ ⠀ #beekeeping #urbanbeekeeping #backyardbeekeeping #beekeepinglife #naturalbeekeeping #beekeepingadventures #sustainablebeekeeping #beekeeping101 #organicbeekeeping #beekeepingrocks #beekeepingisfun #loveyourhoney #williamshoneyfarm #beeofinstagram #honeybee #beestrong #tennessee #franklintn #nashvillegram #nashville #nashvillescene #beekeepingaddiction #instabees #instagrambees #honeybees #fridayintroductions #fridayintroduction #introductions #introductionfriday (at Franklin, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByszLS3HWuc/?igshid=1owzb0o2zis2z

Working 2 jobs and being a father of 3 is filled with long days but (usually) lots of smiles. It doesn't always go as planned but we roll with it.⠀ ⠀ I didn't plan on having 3 boys and playing with a bunch of bugs in Tennessee. I figured I would spend my life surfing on the coast of California or hiking the John Muir trail. But guess what? I'm damn grateful for what I got and now I have more partners at my side to follow life wherever it takes us.⠀ 📷@lizahippler⠀ ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #smallbiz #smallbizowner #smallbizlife #dadlife #beekeeperdad #monday #lifeoutsidebees #williamshoneyfarm #loveyourhoney #allprodad #beekeeping #beekeepinglikeaboss #honeybees #fatherandson #father #beesofinstagram #honeybee #beestrong #tennessee #franklintn #nashvillegram #nashville #nashvillescene #growyourownfood #farmtotable #beekeepingaddiction #instabees #instagrambees #honeyfarm (at Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByjFgwOnhJs/?igshid=1v4g6dqs6k26o

Say hello to the new @1892_leipers_fork_tn apiary! Right now the bees are small but mighty and already packing away fresh honey. Can’t wait to watch them grow and enrich the great countryside of #liepersfork. #1892restaurant #williamshoneyfarm #loveyourhoney (at Leipers Fork, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxPeQpLHzI2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yxrv0mpymrmu

Beehive update! 😄😎🐝#Repost @oaksteaknash with @get_repost ・・・ The Oak Steakhouse beehives have sprung into action at @williamshoneytn and are super busy these days bringing in fresh nectar. The nectar looks light and has an extremely floral aroma, most likely due to the recent locust bloom middle Tennessee is experiencing. Both queens seem to be laying more eggs than ever and as a result, extra boxes have been added to the hives almost every 5 days. Check out how tall the hives are getting! 🍯 🐝 #theindigoroad #oaksteakhousenashville #loveyourhoney #williamshoneyfarm (at Franklin, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxORqckHUnV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yj1ny9jibghk

16/24 queen cells took! I’ll take those odds and all the new local queens we’ll hopefully snag. #williamshoneyfarm • • #BeesOfInstagram #beestrong #queenbreeding #punchmethodbeekeeping #beeston #honeybee #honeymoontour #honeycomb #honeyme #honeymooners #HoneyBees #HoneymoonTrip #HoneyBabies #honeyblonde #honeybadger #honeymooning #HoneyLove #honeymoondestination #honeybeeart #honeybeegardens #honeybeecouple #honeybeepollen #Honeybeeshop (at Williams Honey Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDshryHHU9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q3dfe6sg0nmg

Took some time away to have a coffee date with my queen bee @thirdcoastmomma at @bongojava today. The local latte has local honey, cinnamon and espresso! My honey was hot, and I’m not talking about the drink. #loveyourhoney (at Bongo Java World Headquarters) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBICX5n5E3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g04zk9ly6zm8

I love it when a plan comes together!! So cool to witness this kind of giving in TN. #Repost @tennesseehoneyfestival with @get_repost ・・・ @tennesseehoneyfestival main sponsor, @u.s.pest gifted @montgomerybellacademy bee hives today. The academy will be starting active beehives this summer. Hats off to Colin Smith who arranged this awesome donation opportunity! We love the bees! 🐝🍯 #tennesseehoneyfestival #uspest (at Montgomery Bell Academy) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw6rsN7HhLj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ylz1eevggzu2

Channeling hope this #earthday. #williamshoneyfarm #beekeeping #earthday2019 #greendoorpickin (at Green Door Gourmet) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwj0EniHMeJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w1lotwuu05fg

I’m not sure what we were struggling to figure out right then but I know one thing for sure I’m grateful for my #siblings. Happy #nationalsiblingsday! @kimberlywilliamspaisley @ashleywilliamsandcompany Photo credit: @mandyjohnsonphotography 👊👊🙏 (at Franklin, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwE1cBIHu-D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jpgjnjl4vi6u

Our mobile beekeeping classroom trailer is progressing! Next step is to install screen in the frames. #williamshoneyfarm #tnhoneyfestival (at Franklin, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv9mFaPnnvm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16yf64zs03jp

Wait...what is that??? This is an example of a subtle yet powerful pollination plan @greendoorgourmet using #masonbees to grow more #strawberries. #proudpapa #photobomb #greendoorpickin (at Green Door Gourmet) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv7IFziH6zg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13dmyifrbthbt