Hives

If it’s the right time of year, below the ethno-botanical gardens you will notice the row of hives and the humming of bees in their full summer prime. There is another group of hives in Terres de Pregny. In total, 15 hives produce certified organic honey of very high quality: the gardener in charge won a gold medal in the competition run by the Society of Romandie Beekeepers (SAR) in 2018.

Producing honey is part of a sustainable development approach that runs alongside other strategic choices the CJBG has taken: emphasising “green” methods of growing, stopping using agrochemicals and preferring perennials rather than annuals in the ornamental beds.

CJBG honey is on sale in the Botanic Shop.

More information on the green strategy of the CJBG

Map of the garden