Tag: Beehive
Can you have Too Many Eggs?
The early spring has meant a surge an egg sales and very active beehives. Now we just have to hope there isn't a sudden hard freeze.
Back to the Hives for one Last Honey Harvest
After a big honey harvest in late August, the bees surprised us and kept producing for another month. We got anther 50 pounds.
It’s Better to get Shocked than Stung
This is the peak of production on the homestead. In a survival situation, this is when we would be packing on pounds to get us through the winter.
Lots of Bees, Not Much Honey
I have plenty of bees, but little honey. We are all waiting for something to bloom besides wildflowers and clover so the honey flow can start.
Weird Weather Brings Beekeeping Challenges
The bees are keeping my buzzing as I real with queenless hives, new splits, a lack of nectar and strange weather patterns.
Working on my Farmer Tan and Splitting Bees
A long day spent int he bee yard getting stung and splitting hives, but we're nor done yet as we expand to seven hives.
Bad Bee News in a Busy Week
Spring is usually a time of rebirth and young animals, but winter wasn't done with us. The recent cold snap caused death and destruction.
Making Sure my Bees are Prepped for Spring
The world may be heading towards war, but we still need to inspect the bees, feed the chickens, plan the garden and get ready for spring.
My Bees Make an Early Winter Comeback
Our bees are off to a strong start thanks to warm weather. That could be good or it could be bad, but it definitely requires management.
Tackling Winter Projects on the Homestead
Just because its cold, snowy and windy doesn't mean there isn't work to be done. Thankfully, much of it can be done inside.