“But I’m Not Dead Yet!” One of the most fascinating aspects of beekeeping is watching the numerous activities of the colony. Every bee has a specific job, without which the hive as a whole could not exist. There are bees that build wax; nurse bees to take care of the […]
Month: June 2011
Plea for Bees – An Incredible Talk By Apiarist Dennis van Engelsdorp
And he describes beekeepers to a tee. “…beekeepers are among the most fascinating people you’ll ever meet. If this was a group of beekeepers, you would have everyone from the card-carrying NRA member who’s… live free or die, to … the self-expressed quirky San Francisco backyard pig farmer. And you […]
Mass Bee Field Day – A Carnival For Beekeepers
They even have tents and prizes! Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Massachusetts Beekeeper’s Field Day in South Deerfield, MA. This event is a free exhibition for beekeepers that takes place every year, with educational workshops, bee raffles, smoker contests, talks and demonstrations about all things bee. […]
I Have Eggs! I Have Eggs! Pop The Champagne!
I’m so excited to be getting baby bees again, I feel like I won the lottery! It has been way too long in my apiary since I have seen the smiling shape of pearly white baby bee larvae. The past four weeks have been adventurous. I watched my original queen […]
Bees, Lots of Bees, Swarming Bees, Right Behind You
A fun, addicting video with a catchy tune. Enjoy! Other Posts You May Enjoy: Come On Irene Bring Out Yer Dead – The Undertaker Bees Duct Tape A Beekeeper’s Best Friend Fly vs Bee So The Wasp Said To The Fly…
Beekeeper’s Children Have No Fear
And their fearless nature is something we can all learn from. My first hive opening during my beekeeping class was at a farm with around 20 beehives. Students and beekeepers alike were there, all decked out in the required beekeeping gear and bee spacesuits. One by one, we opened […]