I’ve been keeping bees for 2 years and a couple months, and I had yet to harvest honey (until a few weeks ago). Usually, you don’t harvest honey during the … Read More “My First Honey Harvest”
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Author farmeramyPosted on Author farmeramyPosted on Keeping Bees Even When It’s Hard
As with many endeavors, there are times when beekeeping is hard. I don’t like to talk about those times much because so many people have a negative association with bees. … Read More “Keeping Bees Even When It’s Hard”
Author farmeramyPosted on Spring has sprung!
All of my plants (except for sunflowers) are now officially planted in the garden. Seeds are sprouting and a rainy few days have really helped move things along. And finally, … Read More “Spring has sprung!”
Author farmeramyPosted on Bee Watch – April 2019
Short version: The bees are doing well! In late March, I was able to do my first hive inspection of the Spring. I moved the 2nd brood box to the … Read More “Bee Watch – April 2019”
Author farmeramyPosted on Spring is Coming!
My first seeds of the year are planted! The temperature got into the high 60s today, and the bees are busy! And I ordered all of my container fruit trees … Read More “Spring is Coming!”
Author farmeramyPosted on 2019 Garden Plan: Schedule & Map
I was super early when it came to choosing crops and ordering seeds this year. Now that it’s March, I needed to get going on my planting schedule & garden … Read More “2019 Garden Plan: Schedule & Map”
Author farmeramyPosted on Bee Watch – February 2019
Given that I lost my bees over the winter last year, I have spent all winter nervously watching my bees for signs of a strong colony. My wife even got … Read More “Bee Watch – February 2019”
Author farmeramyPosted on 2019 Garden Plan: Crops
The new year is here, and I’ve already ordered seeds for the year. I received my annual seed book from Baker Creek in December and spent my holiday break pouring … Read More “2019 Garden Plan: Crops”
Author farmeramyPosted on 2018 in Review: The Bees
2018 was a good year for the bees! After losing my 2017 colony over the winter, I ordered a nuc (nucleus hive) from a semi-local apiary. The prior year, I … Read More “2018 in Review: The Bees”
Author farmeramyPosted on 2018 in Review: The Garden
2018 is over, and when it comes to gardening, thank goodness. Not a peak gardening year. The biggest challenge was the rain. So so much rain. In fact, it was … Read More “2018 in Review: The Garden”