Even the White House has a Beehive!

As a part of Michelle Obama's drive to bring organic food and self-sufficiency, a beehive arrived in the garden of the White House in March. First there was the newly established kitchen garden on the South Lawn and now the beehive has been introduced. The beehive was actually the idea of White House carpenter, Charlie Brandt, who has been keeping bees for three years.

Once the colony is properly established, the White House will have its own ready supply of honey, and also should help to pollonate the plants in the new kitchen garden. Maybe the example of Obamas wanting produce their own food may inspire others to do the same, and particularly show that actually beekeeping is for anyone, even for people who live in urban areas.

Find out how you can set up your own beehive.