Campground owner works to grow beekeeping operation
Simple Life Mountain Retreat proprietor Alan Walmsley beams while showing the two awards he won for his honey at the Swain County Agricultural Fair. Walmsley’s sourwood honey took Best in Show and first place, while his dark honey netted a second-place finish. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com
Two of Alan Walmsley’s beehives at Simple Life Mountain Retreat Campground work tirelessly Monday. Walmsley plans to add more hives over the next few years, as well as apple trees, Christmas trees and berries.
Robbinsville – Alan Walmsley has big plans for his property as he continues to add more beehives and produce more honey.
Seven hives currently stand at Walmsley’...
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