South African Adventure

 

My dad lives on the south coast of South Africa in a small town called Sedgefield. This region falls within the Cape Floral Kingdom, which has thousands of unique flora speci. These are known as Fynbos which are mostly heather type plants and small flowering bushes.

The region is temperate with mid winter only getting an occasional frost, and by mid morning will typically be in mid 50's F. Summer only just climbs into the 90's occasionally.This is the only region of South Africa that gets all year round rain.

For bees there is food all year round, and they have two strong honey flows, beginning of summer and end of summer which is usually stronger of the two. Hives close to the natural forests will forage on both Fynbos and Forest plants and create the most unique tasting honey.

My dad arranged for me to visit a local Beekeeper, Corrie, who gave us a great tour and info on both local methods as well as his hives.