August Field Day
Today was a great day for a field day. The weather was warm, but not overly hot. There was a nice breeze. First we checked the little...
Another reason I don't like plastic foundation
I am trying to be ecologically responsible and I sure don't want to burn plastic foundation. I had probably 10 - 15 boxes of frames...
Slow progress, looking good
Well, we may see this at our next field day after all! I checked all the hives yesterday to see how things are progressing. Almost...
David vs. Goliath
Some days you wonder if there is any justice in the world any more at all. About a month ago a commercial beekeeper placed 30 hives,...
June field day
Today was very hot, the hottest since last September! However, the bees were in a good mood. The tree in the corner of the apiary...
And then there were three...
Here are the two hives in the experimental apiary which are now populated with splits and are looking really good, and their new...