Category Archives: Beekeeping

All things related to beekeeping…

But What About the Bees?

Okay I’m ready to talk about it now… after two seasons of evasion, here’s what happened to the 2015 bees… I got this package of bees from the same beekeeper i purchased them from last year – he gets them from … Continue reading

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The Lady Beekeeper 2.0

Welcome back!  After such a long hiatus, I’ve decided to reboot this blog. From here on out you won’t just hear about my beekeeping tales, but also my other hobbies like crafts, home improvements and cooking.  I hope you enjoy … Continue reading

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A Series of Rookie Mistakes and Lame Ducks

Well after a truly disappointing year with no bees the lady beekeeper is back.  Let me fill you all in where I left off.  Rosalinda (may she rest in peace) and her colony perished at the very end of the … Continue reading

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Rosalinda on the Silver Screen

I forgot to show everyone Will’s video of me searching for the queen!  I was doing one final hive visit while the weather was above 55 and sunny.  I was a bit worried about getting in another visit  before winter … Continue reading

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Winter in the Hive

Well the leaves are changing colors, the days have been getting shorter and we have been BUSY!  I apologize for my drought of updates – we’ve had weddings and a vacation keeping us busy.  Since its been getting cooler the … Continue reading

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Secret Life of Beekeepers

So I apologize that I didn’t update last week – I was at a conference for work in Portland, OR.  While I was presenting my poster at the conference one of my co-workers that I hadn’t seen in over a … Continue reading

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Craigslist Adventures

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A Bout of Illness

I was looking at my hive yesterday and saw a sad sight.  A few bees were convulsing on the doorstep of the hive.  Their legs were twitching and their proboscises were sticking out (like you’d see a tongue loll out of someone’s … Continue reading

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The Miracle of Life

Short video this time – but you will get to see a new worker emerging from her cell!

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You’ve got a Friend in Bees

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