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The New and Improved Water Container for the Bees

Posted on April 25, 2012 by mil a.

Because some animals, raccoons most likely, were tipping over the bees’ water container every night, I tried to find a way for a more stable container. I took a 5 gallon bucket and filled it with rocks, but the shims … Continue reading →

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Beekeeping Video: How to Split a Bee Hive

Posted on April 17, 2012 by mil a.

We decided, this year, that we would do our first beehive split ever. I’ve been reading about it, but got increasingly confused about how to do it. One book suggested that I turn one of the hives around, and another … Continue reading →

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A Cute Honey Bee Video

Posted on April 5, 2012 by mil a.

Inspired by Sam over at Bee Crazy who posted an endearing picture of a honey bee, I decided to post this video. The story: I had been checking in on the bees, then came inside, and sat down to start … Continue reading →

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Another Update on the Feral Beehive In Our Neighborhood

Posted on March 9, 2012 by mil a.

If you’ve been following the saga of the feral bee hive in the telephone pole, you will remember that there was some question of the hive’s longevity. It seems the pole they’ve been inhabiting has been marked for some kind … Continue reading →

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The Abandoned Beehives

Posted on February 28, 2012 by mil a.

A couple weeks ago while foraging for mushrooms, we decided to take an alternate trail because our usual trail was slippery with mud. As we walked on the unfamiliar trail, I spotted some boxes. As I got closer, I realized … Continue reading →

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An Entertaining Beekeeping Video: What is a Hive Tool?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by mil a.

From Johnny over at Mason’s Blue Collar Bees, an extremely humorous take on a hive tool and its uses. If you don’t laugh, you’re not human. What did you think? Please leave your comment for me and the other readers … Continue reading →

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Video: Treetop Honey Harvest in Africa (without protection)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by mil a.

Thank you to The Urban Bee Guild for first sharing this video. A father goes up approximately 131 feet (or 40 meters) a tree to gather some honey for his family. In the act, he also nets some prestige for … Continue reading →

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Our Beehive: February 2012

Posted on February 17, 2012 by mil a.

In between chores today, I’ve been going out to the backyard to see what the bees were up to. During one break at around 1:46 pm, I came out to see Hive 3, the former swarm that I found in … Continue reading →

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How to Use the Serge-style Hive Top Feeder

Posted on February 5, 2012 by mil a.

This is the last segment on the additions to a regular Langstroth hive made by my beekeeping teacher, Serge Labesque. In earlier segments, we looked at ventilation boards and follower boards. These were designed by Serge himself as beneficial additions … Continue reading →

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Brushy Mountain Bee Farm Webinar Library

Posted on January 23, 2012 by mil a.

I recently investigated a great tip from Carrie over at Fleur-de-bee beekeeping on an educational tool for beekeepers. Carrie says: “Brushy Mountain Bee Farm, one of my favorite places to order hive supplies (if I don’t have a local source), … Continue reading →