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Bee Source - Updated 2023
It’s 2023 and I know that you may be thinking of beekeeping. There is a local company that I have worked with to get my nucs and packages. SweetGrass Honey is owned by Mick Wiser who has helped me and got me into beekeeping. https://www.sweetgrasshoney.com You check out the shop link to get bees in April and May. Good luck and Happy Beekeeping, I am getting a few packages this year…
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Pollen Patties
Hello, it’s fall and the bees are doing well but we are closing down for the season. I have noticed some beetles a few weeks ago and added traps.This pollen patte should add nutrients for the winter.
To make pollen patties I used the following item:
Sugar
Bee-Pro Pollen
Organic Coconut oil
Essential oils
Pollen Patty ingredients
Thanks you for following and have a great…
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Strong Hive
Here are some recent photos of one the hives that is thriving.
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Adding Frames
The hives are healthy and it’s time to let them expand and add frames.
Photo of two boxes
Inside second box
Frames added
I’ll check in again soon!
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Moving Day
This morning we moved the bee from a 5 frame to an 8 frame box.
More video to come!!!
Thanks to my constant companion Hedgepeth for his help this morning moving the bees into their new home 🏠
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Visit to the Bee Farm
Picked up some new nucs early this morning from the bee farm.
My current two hive fizzed out. In part due to size and I can see that there were some wax moths left from a previous year. Even though I inspected and froze my frames. They were persistent. Below is a collage of my new bees
I will keep you posted on my updates. This nuc is very strong. They couldn’t wait to get home. A few…
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In Bloom🌺🌸
It’s almost June and the hard work of the spring is paying off. Here are some shots of my pollinator-friendly plants.
Various plants in bloom
I thought I would start sharing the progress of the garden as well as the bees.
Small but still moving on…
The hive continues to live even though it’s small. The recent pollen should help them to grow over the next few weeks. I will keep…
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Small Hive
This has been a challenging time. Went to visit a hive today and found less than 20 bees.
Visit 5/24/20 – formation of small queen peanut
Other visit photos
The recent rains has not helped this hive and I may have to pickup a new package. Thus, one of the plights of modern beekeeping is the constant cycle of issues.
Bee Safe! Michelle
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