Tag: Bees

The bees are keeping my buzzing as I real with queenless hives, new splits, a lack of nectar and strange weather patterns.

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.

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.

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.

While bad weather seems to have cut a swatch from California to Minnesota, we escaped and the bees and I both used the time productively.

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.

The blizzard behind us, the warm temperatures provide relief for people and livestock and a chance to do homestead chores.

We are preparing for winter, the possibility of sub-zero temperatures, and a Christmas Blizzard. Are you prepper for that?

Here are the details on how we insulate and wrap our hives to give our bees an added chance to survive the winter, plus a farm inflation report.

A rainy day gives a much-needed rest from outdoor activities, helps the drought, and heralds the beginning of winter