The Beehive in Country Antiques
I love beehives. Even before I ever thought of keeping bees I was drawn to this iconic image of country life. There is something so pleasing about the form. It evokes a feeling of home and hearth, of country gardens, and of lucious fresh honey dripping from a dipper. The symbol of the beehive has been used for hundreds of years. It symbolizes industry and teamwork, and unity. The bee culture is really fascinating - one queen who rules the roost, lots of worker bees, guar