Dorwin Manor

09/21/2026

First year harvesting honey from our hives, and what a sweet success it turned out to be. With an amazing team helping through the entire process, we ended up with 35 pounds of fresh, delicious honey — and that’s after dodging what felt like a full‑blown yellow‑jacket invasion. At one point it turned into a race to see who would get the honey first: us or the 100+ yellow jackets who showed up like they’d been invited. Shockingly, not a single person got stung, which might be the biggest miracle of the whole harvest.

We can’t wait to get everything bottled up. There will be a limited amount available if anyone is interested — and trust me, after surviving the Great Yellow Jacket Showdown of 2026, this honey tastes even better. It’s truly delicious.

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

05/30/2026

Well… the great Greenhouse Experiment of 2026 has officially concluded. Three days ago, we proudly set up our brand‑new 10x10 greenhouse and moved all our rapidly growing plants out of the den. They were thriving. They were happy. They had shelves. They had space. They had dreams.

And today… the wind said “absolutely not.”

What used to be a greenhouse is now modern art scattered across the yard, and at least half of our plants have crossed the rainbow bridge to the big garden in the sky. So, in the ongoing debate between Adam and me about whether I really needed more plants… I think it’s safe to say the universe has cast its vote.

This weekend, I’ll be at the store replacing my leafy little friends because there is zero time to reseed. If you need me, I’ll be the one muttering under my breath about the cost and filling a cart like I’m preparing for the botanical apocalypse. Just ignore me and walk the other way. The tears are of joy, really.

05/28/2026

The garden is officially tilled, and tonight—assuming the weather behaves—we’re planting corn. If the stars align, onions and potatoes are joining the party too. Squash and pumpkins are waiting in the wings like divas who know their moment is coming.

This weekend is all about tomato posts and bean trellises, because apparently we’ve decided to build a small agricultural empire one weekend at a time. 🤦‍♀️

Meanwhile, Adam is absolutely convinced we’re going to have to expand the garden because “there’s no way all this will fit.” I, however, am pretty sure we’re going to need more plants just to fill what we’ve already got. We’ve started a ton of seeds, but who knows.

It’s become our favorite kind of banter:
Adam, the Expansionist.
Me, the Plant Acquisition Specialist. 😂
And the funny thing - those describes us perfectly!

Either way, something’s growing—whether it’s the garden or just our silly antics. And honestly, I’m excited to see what sprouts first.

05/27/2026

Gorgeous skies tonight!!

05/26/2026

These girls have been so busy building their hive that we’re getting ready to build new frames for another box! Insane at the growth that we’ve seen since adding them to our apiary 3 weeks ago! 🐝

05/20/2026

Honey bees everywhere. 🐝

05/18/2026

One of my favorite scents!