If you’ve been around here for a little while, you know that we’ve been experiencing a hot hive. So in this blog, I’m talking all about managing a hot bee hive. We relocated the Texan bees into their new hive! Remember that we had previously removed the screws that held Read more…
It’s hard to believe that we’ve only had our bees for 3 months. I’d have to say that the path has been a little rocky. And it’s certainly been a good experience having two hives to compare and contrast as we learn about their moods and habits and how to Read more…
Pesticides kill pollinators and they’re not good for the environment as a whole. I quite simply don’t use any toxic chemicals in my garden. This really started when my kids were little. We spent a lot of time in the garden, and I didn’t want to expose them to anything Read more…
As new beekeepers, we’ve had our bees a month now and it has been exciting. What I find interesting is that everyone I talk to about my bees is also very excited and love to see the photos. It’s simply fun talking to my friends about the bees. This month Read more…
Last Saturday morning, Stuart and I were both up bright and early, and boy, were we nervous. On a scale of 1-10, we were probably running at about 11 or 12! The reason for this – we would be bringing our first hive home that afternoon. Bridging that gap between Read more…
It’s very nearly time for us to get our bees that we ordered back in October/November. It’s fair to say that Stuart and I are very excited about becoming backyard beekeepers. We’re also pretty nervous – which I think is understandable. Just waiting for the OMG! What do we do Read more…
For me the next step from native and organic gardening is Beekeeping. You’ve probably gathered that I have a fondness for supporting the wildlife around me. Bees, in particular, need more help than most. I’m sure that many of you have heard about colony collapse disorder, varroa mite infestation etc Read more…