January was a stressful month on the Lightridge Farm bees. Between the crazy weather and being tipped by cows, the bees had more than the usual challenges. The farm bees are still in my garage. Today was a balmy 48 degrees so I took the opportunity to take a peek. One hive has cleaned up … Continue reading
Category Archives: day to day
Honey Bee on Mint
Honeybees are loving the mountain mint! Continue reading
Cleaning up
After I added their new box and frames, I scraped this tasty mess onto aluminum foil pieces. I then gave it back to the bees by laying it on their inner cover. It’s rained since then. They are likely focusing their energies on cleaning this up. Continue reading
Oops
Our Lightridge Farm bees built up fast. I had enough woodenware to add a box to one hive while I waited for an order to arrive for the other. A rainy week got in the way. Lesson learned: when you think you have enough woodenware, get more! This is what I found by the time I … Continue reading
Entrance watching
Even after opening up hives and being privy to their inner workings, bees at their entrances hold my curiosity. I love watching their coming and goings, the inspections of returning bees, and the loafers who lurk in the shadows. The most adorable of bee activities is sweeping. On slow, summer days you will likely find … Continue reading