I've always been fascinated with bee keeping. Al, not so much. I was asked by one of my 4-H families if I would consider keeping a hive at our farm for the summer. We talked about it and we agreed the benefits far out weighted the possibility of a sting. (smile).
So, last night our FREE workers arrived. Abby, is one of my Cloverbuds, she is wearing her little bee keeper suit. She was so excited to help her daddy.
We found a nice secluded spot behind that old trailer I want to fix up someday. The hive faces south with plenty of cover and protection. We have bear in our woods, but they have never come that close to the house, that I know of. We wanted to find a spot where they wouldn't bother the hive.
I'm looking forward to watching them work this summer and reaping the benefits of their labor. Not just in pollination, fruit, veggies, but also a jar of honey or two. Honey from our own farm - something I've wanted to do since moving here. Now, maybe, after this summer, Al might want to reconsider bee keeping. I will post more about the bee events as the season goes on.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Linked to: http://mymaplehillfarm.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-maple-hill-hop-131.html
So, last night our FREE workers arrived. Abby, is one of my Cloverbuds, she is wearing her little bee keeper suit. She was so excited to help her daddy.
We found a nice secluded spot behind that old trailer I want to fix up someday. The hive faces south with plenty of cover and protection. We have bear in our woods, but they have never come that close to the house, that I know of. We wanted to find a spot where they wouldn't bother the hive.
I'm looking forward to watching them work this summer and reaping the benefits of their labor. Not just in pollination, fruit, veggies, but also a jar of honey or two. Honey from our own farm - something I've wanted to do since moving here. Now, maybe, after this summer, Al might want to reconsider bee keeping. I will post more about the bee events as the season goes on.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Linked to: http://mymaplehillfarm.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-maple-hill-hop-131.html
So exciting! That's on my wish list as well. Love seeing that lil' bee keeper!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this fabulous outdoor post on this week's Maple Hill Hop!
Bee well...
I hope you get some delicious honey!
ReplyDeleteisn't she cute in that suit!
ReplyDeleteHow fun that you have lots of pollinators on the farm this year! Sadly our bees died during shipping this spring. I have been trying to find replacements but they are either sold out or to expensive.
ReplyDeleteHi Jacky! That's an awesome way to have bees on your property! Why not let them do that every year? The kiddos are so cute! I love the camper! It looks vintage! Have a nice day! Blessings from Bama!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing to have on your land. I can see that the little lady is really happy to be a part of them!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted a hive of bees as well. I'm sure the honey you get will be well worth it, Carolyn @pastimes-passions-paraphernalia.org
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