beekeeping in Green-Wood cemetery

cemetery hives

cemetery hives

When I start working on a new book, I always explore the real-life setting. Last Saturday, I began my writerly research with a beekeeping lesson in Green-Wood cemetery.

Shout out to Nick Hoefly and the Astor Bee Club for the expert bee knowledge.

Shout out to Nick Hoefly and the Astor Bee Club for the expert bee knowledge.

me in a bee jacket and veil…ready for takeoff!

me in a bee jacket and veil…ready for takeoff!

Check out the short video about my adventure with the bees. As they soared around like tiny helicopters, I couldn’t help wondering what they thought of us.