Notes from the Apiary
Beekeeping, honey varieties and the seasons of our apiary in Koziegłowy, Wielkopolska.
Why I created the Florabella Hive Circle
I could have built a dashboard. I chose 25 people, two hives and one season to follow. The story behind the Circle.
Read the story →Types of honey: differences, flavours and crystallisation
From wildflower to acacia, linden to buckwheat: a practical guide to the most common honey varieties.
Bee pollen: origin, collection and role in the hive
How bees collect pollen, what role it plays in the colony and how beekeepers harvest a small portion.
Propolis: origin, function in the hive and harvesting
How bees collect plant resins and use them to coat and protect the interior of the hive.
Honey crystallisation and storage
Why honey crystallises, how to return it to liquid form and how to store it correctly.
Why bees?
Pollination, colony organisation, threats and small actions that support bees and other pollinators.
The new Florabella logo: bee, geometry and gold
From illustrated mark to essential symbol: the visual story behind the Florabella redesign.
Where our bees fly: the foraging map
What's in bloom, when, and how far from the apiary: how we started observing the Koziegłowy territory.
Follow the season as it happens
The Hive Circle: two hives, one season, followed up close. Limited places for Founding Members 2026.