Joey Bee

Joey is the most musical bee in the hive. He likes everything from classical to Soft Rock to Rap. When the farm workers play the radio in the greenhouse he always has a lot of favorites.

Dazz Bee

Originally posted to a hive in the new greenhouse, Dazz was moved to the older greenhouse when a rash of bee swine flu created a beepower shortage at the end of August. He has proven impervious to the flu and is a very hard worker.

Brooke, Reagan, and Alexa Bee

Brooke and Reagan have known each other since they were larvae. Alexa met them when she came with another hive from Detroit. Now all three are really good friends and hang out together every day.

Kay, Teresa and Ramy Bee

Kay is the oldest by two days. This gives her a leadership role which she fulfills well. Teresa has the nicest buzz in the hive and Ramy is the hardest worker, visiting more flowers than any other bee.

Ding Farm Patch

By general agreement among the farm workers, the Ding Patch is the most colorful of the season. It has also won the Patch Personality Award for producing the most idiosyncratic and unusual forms of weeds the crew have had to deal with this year as they weed each patch. Since all the patches are close together, the farm workers don't know why this is, but even with all the  extra weeding, they are happy with the crops they've gotten from Ding.

Gina's Farm Patch

This one was home to a nest of chickadees in August and early September. Now it only hosts the buzz of bees and an occasional butterfly looking for some late season food. A very fertile patch this year.

Larry, Moe and Curly Bee

All from Detroit. Actually, the other bees say you can tell by their accents this trio is from South Detroit. Curly, the tall tale teller in the group claims they started as larvae on the Canadian side of the border and got blown one day by a strong breeze across the river to Motown.

Stephens Farm Patch

This year's version of the Stephens Patch has entertained more butterflies than most of the other patches. The farm workers aren't quite sure why, since it hasn't produced that many more flowers on its plants. The generally wet, cool summer has helped it yield a good crop.

Joe Tomato Plant

Joe was measured at almost 18 feet tall last week and he still has a lot of growing to do. He has been a top tomato producer.

Joe Jr. Farm Patch

Although slightly smaller than most of the other patches because of the layout of a service road, Joe has been especially prolific in cucumbers and squash this year.