Backyard beekeeping, or raising bees at home, is becoming more popular in Gainesville, despite drastic declines in the bee population in Florida.
Gainesville residents Devin and Drew Boyd started keeping their own hives last year. The couple now has three hives in the yard right by their driveway.
Mario Jakob's apiary in Umatilla offers introductory beekeeping classes for those interested in taking up the hobby.