Sjoerd, The last two pictures are of one of the established hives in the yard, not the swarm, in case you thought that was the swarm. I didn't...
It all looks good to me Dan, But I don't have the same set of challenges to work with...Hope it goes well! Last year we had a lack of dry going...
Ed, is that a wind/weather station? does that little propeller whirl around in the wind? that would definately scare them away. They also don't...
The sunflowers are a major bee magnent. They offer oodles of pollen to the bees, BUT that should not make you worry over the neighbors (or anyone...
Very nice, Tina. I didn't see this before now.
Great idea, Donna. That is a nice veiw from there.
Donna, those are great finds. I can see why the table is a favorite. You did a spactacular job, once again, painting it.
cuatro-gatos, I have used a kirby and I am not sure I would want the production of the attatchment issue, either. That said, yes they are...
Chocolate, I am glad they picked my place, too. TO purchase this many bees would be about $100.00. A 3# package is $75.00 and is not nearly this...
Sjoerd, Swarm season is starting here, a little earlier than normal, but so are the dandelions. So, gauging the nectar/pollen flow will give you...
Jerry, When a swarm forms, they have left home to establish a new colony. They have no stores in their new digs.no honey, no pollen, nothing....
LDH, you have found some great things of late. Since you have that teenager to help you have him/her show you what to do with the pictures,...
Those are great and the basket was a real treat,too.
Those are just beautiful!
Glad to hear from you again. Hope the new one is really better than the last one. Is it close to where you were? Show us your garden soon.
This one didn't have bees in it last summer and I didn't take it apart and put it away for the winter...BIG MISTAKE! Between the wax moths and...
