Liquid gold — honey bees produce precious gift

Angela Tollerson demonstrates the proper procedure for winterizing bee hives for members of the Flathead Valley Beekeepers. (Photo courtesy of Bert Gildart)

Angela Tollerson, while Andy Kris watches, holds up a frame from a bee hive during a gathering of the Flathead Valley Beekeepers. (Photo courtesy of Bert Gildart)

Bert Gildart with a bee on his beekeeping mask. (Photo courtesy of Bert Gildart)

Cheylenne and David Gildart tend to their honey bee hive. (Photo courtesy of Bert Gildart)

David Gildart shows off his honey bee hive. (Photo courtesy of Bert Gildart)

Beekeepers use smoke to keep bees calm during hive inspections. (Photo courtesy of Bert Gildart)