I have two empty hives except for yellow jackets. No good. I have called and put in a pre-order for 2 nucs in the Spring.
I have to do some research on the yellow jackets.
I have to do some research on the yellow jackets.
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I can tell you they are mean little suckers
My husband asked me for 2 jars of honey to give to business partners. I said no because I had gone 4 years between good harvests.
Plus my bees have died and I'm waiting for Spring to start over.
He says I am selfish. I say he has zero idea how much work goes into a harvest. Heavy, sticky, messy work.
I'm looking to the future when we may not have access to sugar etc.
Plus my bees have died and I'm waiting for Spring to start over.
He says I am selfish. I say he has zero idea how much work goes into a harvest. Heavy, sticky, messy work.
I'm looking to the future when we may not have access to sugar etc.
Surprise.... I went down to clean the last empty hive today and there were bees flying in and out. Obviously, the last time I checked, they were hiding. I didn't go into the bottom box.
I have scraped hundreds of dead ones out this winter so there can't be many left. I'm going to buy a new hive kit since I have already ordered 3 nucs and paid a deposit. I wasn't properly dressed to check for a queen. Even if I were, I have a really hard time finding her. I need her to wear a crown.
I have scraped hundreds of dead ones out this winter so there can't be many left. I'm going to buy a new hive kit since I have already ordered 3 nucs and paid a deposit. I wasn't properly dressed to check for a queen. Even if I were, I have a really hard time finding her. I need her to wear a crown.
We have never kept bees, but this man’s “harvest” of honey shocked me. 77 lbs in 8 months!!
Just my luck. My bee mentor just called and said my 3 boxes of bees are ready to pick up. I had to tell him I am unable today, but maybe after I see the doctor. He said no problem and he can wait.
He has always been super nice to me.
He has always been super nice to me.
Son and I just did a huge 3 Stooges routine. He tried to push me to the hives in mom's transport chair. Grass was too high and rocky so I ended up in the high weeds trying to get the hives ready for bees.
I look down and I ants crawling all over me. I think I have them in shape. My mentor is bringing them here. Such a nice man. I asked to pay him and he refused. I still owe him balance and I think I will put extra money the envelope and seal it. He won't know until he gets home.
I look down and I ants crawling all over me. I think I have them in shape. My mentor is bringing them here. Such a nice man. I asked to pay him and he refused. I still owe him balance and I think I will put extra money the envelope and seal it. He won't know until he gets home.
My mentor is bringing my bees. I feel guilty but he needs to get them all placed.
