Late summer into fall chores – why does everything happen at once?
Category: Bees
Beekeeping, and wild bees.
Orientation Flights
I’m more than a little concerned about swarming, as one of my colonies is building up so fast. Unnecessary concern? Maybe, but I’m going to continue to try to stay ahead of them with boxes.
Easy Way to Peek Inside the Hive
Sometime around mid-winter, I started wondering about using a particular automotive tool to look inside the hive. Turns out, it works beautifully!
Bee Day, Amid Everything Else Days
Springtime hours are always in short supply. Springtime joys? A bumper crop most years.
Comb Knife
For releasing comb from the sides of a Warre hive box, this diy tool is worth a try.
Upcycling Coffee Doodads
It’s not only better for the environment to upcycle, it’s easier on the wallet.
Sugar Cakes
No-cook sugar cakes for cold-weather feeding of the beehive.
Tools have been buzzing, hive, not so much
The new beehives are nearly ready for this spring.
New Digs
I’m building three hives. There are so many boxes to paint.