Sweet surprise.

From: Stamford Advocate (Stamford, CT) | Date: October 25, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Stephen P. Clark

Oct. 25--STAMFORD -- Nestled among the trees and windswept autumn leaves near the greenhouse at the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, a box-shaped beehive is buzzing with activity from a few honey bees circling each other and clambering through holes drilled in their new home. After helping to produce an unexpected 360 pounds of honey this summer, the bees appear to be on vacation. The honey bees are the latest addition to the arboretum, which is enhancing the facilities and services on its 91-acre property. "We're doing all kinds of new ...

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