This weekend I did my bee check and they were doing great! They've had a huge supply of dandelion blooms so everything they've touched is covered in yellow. It makes it easier for me to see where they're going and how they've gotten there. They've built up more comb and have filled and capped many … Continue reading The Honey Super
Tag: flow hive
Trying to Keep the Bears Out
Here's an updated photo of the hive and the "bear cage" with a new electric fence and solar fencer. (The bees have been postponed by the supplier until after May 5) How on earth do we begin to keep the bears out of the hive? Here's what we have come up with so far. I've … Continue reading Trying to Keep the Bears Out
Bees
I have never kept bees. I have never harvested honey. Well, I'm about to try. I love honey and have always felt that the more local the honey, the more benefits it will give you. I'm going backyard local this spring! Here's the deal, my husband is allergic to beestings but would still like to … Continue reading Bees