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The White House beehive is a functional apiary on the South Lawn, expanded in April 2026 by First Lady Melania Trump to include a new, hand-crafted replica of the White House. It supports pollination for the Kitchen Garden and produces hundreds of pounds of honey annually for executive residence chefs, state visits, and charity. Key Aspects of the White House Beehive: Expansion & Design: A new, custom-built hive designed to look like the White House was added to existing hives, which have been active since 2009. Usage: The honey is used by White House chefs to sweeten food, used as official gifts for dignitaries, and donated to local food kitchens. Purpose: The hives boost local pollination for the White House garden and grounds, and serve as an educational tool for environmental sustainability and agriculture. Production: The bees (which can reach upwards of 70,000) produce 200 to 225+ pounds of honey per year, with the new hive adding an estimated 30 pounds to that total. Synonyms/Related Terms: White House Honey Program Presidential Apiary South Lawn Beehives White House Pollinator Garden The original, traditional beehives were first installed on the South Lawn in 2009 by First Lady Michelle Obama, making it the first time bees were kept on the White House grounds