Tag: Bees
Prepper Lessons, Cold Weather, and a Possible Blizzard
We are preparing for winter, the possibility of sub-zero temperatures, and a Christmas Blizzard. Are you prepper for that?
Getting the Beehives Ready for Winter
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.
Hurricane Nicole Brings the Rain
A rainy day gives a much-needed rest from outdoor activities, helps the drought, and heralds the beginning of winter
Working in the Honey House
Decapping, extracting, filtering and bottling are steps required to take honey from the comb to the bottle.
Trees, Bees, and the Great Outdoors
The harvest continues and the work doesn't end. After a rainy weekend, we get outside to harvest honey, vegetables and do chores.
How to Avoid Being a Drone and Getting Voted off the...
When the SHTF, the human equivalent of drones (bees that do no work and add little value to a beehive) will be the first to die.
Homesteading Activities Kick into High Gear
As our last frost date is behind us and temperatures rise, we "spring" into full speed, as do our bees and the plants in our garden beds.
Homestead Life is Tiring but Fulfilling
In our second year on the homestead, the progress we have made from last year is evident. We have not realized its full potential, but we are underway.
A Busy Day in the Bee Yard
Monday's beehive inspection revealed some surprises, both good and bad. We've got supers on two hives and are making honey for our spring harvest.
I Double the Size of my Bee Yard Overnight
I started the year with two beehives that successfully overwintered. After splitting the hives, I now have five with a six on the way.