My bees issue a declaration of swarm

For the past month or so, my girls have flirted with the event that drives despair into many a beekeeper’s heart — swarming.
According to this bee expert, bees swarm for two reasons:

Overcrowding
Overpopulation

Though Queen Natasha has been quite prolific, the hive is not yet full. My girls are most certainly antsy due to the overcrowding resulting [...]

Dear neighbors

Here’s the letter I left my neighbors last night regarding my upcoming insect invasion:
Dearest neighbor!
I’m thinking of inviting 10,000 of the world’s best pollinators to live in my backyard this summer. They’re quiet, docile, and oh, did I mention they produce honey?
I’d like to start a beehive. But before I do, let’s talk.
Do you have [...]