Tag: Beekeeping
Checking on my Bees; My Beekeeping Reputation Depends on their Survival
With my beekeeping reputation on the line, I was hoping for at least two of my three hives to make it through the winter.
Rain, More Rain, Snow, and Gassing my Bees
We got warm weather, but there was no sun, just rain and more rain. As soon as it clears up and warms up, we're going to kill some varroa mites.
Another Warm Day Means More Homestead Chores Get Done
There is always some outside work waiting to be done. Why not do it when the weather is warm and the sun is shining?
I Discover a New Role for Shotguns on the Homestead
I've owned shotguns for decades and shot thousands of rounds, but I've never used it on the homestead like this before.
Prepper Diary: Warm Weather Means More Work on the Homestead
An unexpected warm spell presented the perfect opportunity to get some work done on the chicken coop and beehives.
Goldenrod and Asters Help our Bees Prep for Winter
You could consider bees preppers. They stock up nectar (carbs) and pollen (protein) to help carry them through the long. cold winter.
Taking Advantage of the Cooler Weather on the Homestead
We are working to make fall plantings, clean up the homestead, stock up, and generally make sure we are ready for winter.
How to Screw Up Your Electric Fence Build
I've never installed an electric fence before, and it showed. Sometimes watching YouTube can't replace trial and error.
Prepper Diary September 4: A Homestead Update
We face our second hurricane in two weeks, prepare for cooler temperatures and ready our bees to get through the winter.
Good News from the Bee Yard
It's finally time to harvest some honey and see how our bees performed this year.