In this Galena Farms Beekeeper Feature, we meet Quentyn Giant, a seasoned beekeeper known to many as The French Beekeeper. With over 20 years of experience managing bees across multiple continents, Quentyn now calls Seattle, Washington home—where he leads Seattle Bee Services and develops his passion project, The French Beekeeper brand. Through his two ventures, Quentyn teaches hobbyists the fundamentals of beekeeping, provides local nucs and hives, and works to bring cultural depth back to how we appreciate honey.
Topics covered:
- Why honey is like wine, and how every jar captures a unique season and landscape
- His philosophy on insulation, and why high-quality, well-insulated hives are key to bee health
- Lessons learned from around the world, from France to South America to the U.S.
- Why local, artisanal beekeeping is the future of the industry
- How hobby beekeepers can make an impact—through passion, education, and planting for pollinators
- Simple ways to support bees, from leaving dandelions to growing native plants
Whether you’re a hobbyist, an aspiring beekeeper, or simply curious about honey’s connection to the land, Quentyn’s story reminds us that beekeeping is both local and global—a partnership between bees, people, and place.