During the pandemic, many people came to thehoneyexchange in Portland looking for a new hobby, a new way of interacting with the natural world, maybe even a new community to make up for the ones that broke down out of necessity and caution. “2020 was our biggest year in terms of interest in beekeeping,” says Meghan Gaven, who co-owns the shop and classroom with her husband Phil. “But 2021 was a close second.” Read more about how you too can become a backyard beekeeper with the link in our bio. Writer: katykelleher Photography: mwphotographic #lovemaine #themainemag #maine #mainemagazine #mainers #readmaine #mainemag #beekeepers #honey #mainehoney #thehoneyexchange