Busy Bees Turn into Sweet Sales for Local Couple
Port Washington residents instantly recognize Bethel Metz' Seven Hills Honey at the city's Farmers Market. The Metzes make the honey from hives in the surrounding area.
The eyes of Port Washington residents instantly look to the Metzes large banner at the city's Farmers Market. "People point at it and they go, 'Oh my gosh, you're those people,'" Bethel Metz said. "I have to buy honey — this honey is made in my backyard, this honey is made by my neighbors. There's this huge interest in Port." Metz has been a Port Washington urban beekeeper since last summer. She and her husband Mike took classes to gain the necessary knowledge, and now work together on raising honeybees outside their home. In fact, an ordinance allowing urban beekeeping inside city limits was created because of the Metzes decision to bring the hobby here. Those who drive by the Metzes residence at a quick glance would never know that there…
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