December 4, 2015: Since it's a relatively mild day here, and I'm feeling good, I decided to check on the bees. I was worried when I got out there: there are a bunch of dead bees on the front porches (the little landing pads in front of the entrances), and no one was buzzing my head. But then I put my ear up to the sides, and heard that low hum. I cracked the lids, and there they were, already in a loose ball, in each hive, buzzing and ignoring me.
All is well.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Monday, August 29, 2016
10/27/15
I just found one of the mites from my beehive on my neck. If I don't make it through the winter, you'll all know why.
August 13, 2015: check-in
August 13, 2015: I'm having to let ken do the beekeeping today, since I can't risk getting stung. I'm directing from afar. He's doing an excellent job, but this is killing me. The bees look good--nice brood pattern, plenty of honey.
July 16, 2015: check-in
7/16/15: Went to visit the bees: the first honey supers are mostly full of honey, with a bit capped already. I added another super on each, and took out the queen excluders.
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