White House's New Beehive: Double the Honey

0:00Check it out, the White House just added a fresh beehive to the south lawn, and it shaped exactly like the White House itself. The executive resident staff designed it, and a local artisan from Virginia handcrafted the whole thing. It's a cool upgrade to their honey making operation right there on the grounds. This new hive brings in two more bee colonies, straight up doubling what they had before. That means their annual honey output jumps from around 200 to 225 pounds, up to 230 to 200, 55 pounds, or even more, in a good year. White House chefs use that honey to sweeten teas, whip up salad dressings, and bake desserts. The president and first lady hand it out as official gifts, and they donate plenty to local food kitchens. Folks are loving how it ties into sustainable vibes at the executive mansion. The bee keeping kicked off back in 2009, when White House carpenter Charlie Brand turned his hobby into a thing on the grounds. It's grown into a real tradition now, keeping those bees buzzing strong.

1:02With this expansion, the White House honey program sweeter than ever, proving even the big house stays connected to the land and the locals. Stay in form with Dallas News Today, AI-powered updates.