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BHTV: Traditional and Urban Beekeeping in WNC

This commitment to creating more sustainable habitats for bees and other pollinators is echoed throughout Western North Carolina. From local beekeepers in the rural areas to urban gardeners in its cities, our community values its local environment and is working hard toward protecting it. BHTV: The Buzz about Bee City USA in Asheville, NC:    • BHTV: The Buzz about Bee City USA in Ashev...   BHTV: Bee City USA and Other Pollinators of WNC:    • BHTV: Bee City USA and Other Pollinators o...   Large rural spaces, small backyards, and even urban rooftops are being used for beekeeping in Western North Carolina. This region understands the important role pollinators play in our environment and provides many ways for members of the community to get involved. “This area, for whatever reason, has attracted enough people that are really into beekeeping,” says Carl Chesick, local beekeeper and founder of the Center for Honeybee Research. “And we have probably more beekeepers per capita than just about anywhere else in the United States. So it's a great place to be, here in the mountains. I think the bees like it too.” “The biggest problem is bees are dying and we don't know why,” says Chesick. “We just don't have the answers, but we'd like to get this to where bees can live on their own and be sustainable without help from humans. We are regenerating bee colonies aggressively to try to make up for the losses that we're having. That's why Asheville has no shortage of bees, but if everybody quit beekeeping, pretty soon there would be a shortage of bees here.” “Bees will actually forage for three miles in all directions from their home colony,” says Chesick. “So they can get to plants, and that allows urban beekeeping to take place. You can have bees in the middle of a densely populated area. We have two hives on the Renaissance Hotel roof here in downtown Asheville. So far they're doing really well, and they fly through the entire bowl that is Asheville up on Beaucatcher and so on. And they're able to actually gather honey.” “We do a bee school every year that sort of trains people that would like to get into beekeeping of what's involved and an introduction to bees,” says Chesick. “There's also in just about every county in North Carolina, there is a chapter of the North Carolina State Beekeeping Association, and they meet once a month generally. I believe it's still true that there are more members in North Carolina State Association than anywhere else in the United States, so we have more beekeepers per capita. Not largescale beekeepers, but more of the small, mom and pop operations. More people are involved with keeping bees.” “Well, Asheville's the perfect place,” says Chesick. “We've got all the right people to be into bees. Bees are in trouble, so this is a great area because the people are committed to seeing that the bees are still with us.” If you're interested in learning more about keeping bees or supporting our local beekeepers, visit the website for the Center for Honey Bee Research, ASAP, or BeeCityUSA.org. And for more information on the many ways to Live the Life You Choose in Western North Carolina, contact your Beverly-Hanks broker associates or visit beverly-hanks.com. -LEARN MORE ABOUT ASHEVILLE'S CONNECTION TO NATURE- Beverly-Hanks TV: Farm-to-Table https://www.beverly-hanks.com/blog/be... We talk to Peter Pollay, Executive Chef and Owner of Posana Cafe in downtown Asheville, and Maggie Cramer, Communications Manager for ASAP. 3 Free Farm Stand Tours Guaranteed to be Fun for Foodies of All Ages [Interactive Maps] https://www.beverly-hanks.com/blog/3-... With the plentiful number of farms in Western North Carolina, it is easy to theme a trip to local farm stands. Travel along the WNC Cheese Trail. Support your native pollinators by buying local honey. What is Urban Homesteading and What am I Allowed to do in Asheville? https://www.beverly-hanks.com/blog/ur... Even if you’re not a capital-H “homesteader,” you may be practicing one or several common homesteading practices. But just what is urban homesteading and what practices are allowed in Asheville? ________________________ For more than 40 years, Beverly-Hanks & Associates, REALTORSⓇ has been honored to represent homes and land for sale throughout Western North Carolina, including in and around Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, and Lake Lure. Search homes and land in WNC: https://www.beverly-hanks.com/search Subscribe to Beverly-Hanks!:    / wncrealestate   Beverly-Hanks on Facebook:   / ashevillehomesforsale   Beverly-Hanks on Twitter:   / beverlyhanks   Contact us: https://www.beverly-hanks.com/our-com... (866) 858-2257 © Beverly-Hanks & Associates, REALTORSⓇ