While many enjoy honey with their breakfast, not many would keep bee hives in their gardens. Buckingham Palace is home to four Italian honey bee hives situated on an island in the palace gardens.

Chuck Burden, beekeeper with Mountain House Apiaries, handles Italian honey bees at the Black Bear Solar project in Buckingham County. (Courtesy of Dominion Energy) Dominion Energy’s 1.6 MW Black Bear ...

A member of Boston University’s Beekeeping Club with their new bees. The club received a new hive of Italian Honey Bees in March — the first shipment of bees since a mite infestation killed their ...

The lauded restaurant Providence, located on Melrose, has a rooftop garden where bee hives provide the restaurant's main honey supply. Are these killer bees? Hardly! The Italian honey bees are ...

One such hidden treasure is an island in the lake, which is home to five beehives. The hives are home to Italian honey bees that feast on nectar plants nearby. Of course, bees are known for their ...

The Bee’s Knees cocktail at Providence, the Michelin-starred restaurant on Melrose, is true to its name. It’s heady with honey, and the rim is seasoned with bee pollen. And if you’re a fan of locally ...