Author Archives: lexicolton

Rosalinda on the Silver Screen

Posted on November 26, 2013 by lexicolton

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

Posted on October 29, 2013 by lexicolton

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

Posted on August 28, 2013 by lexicolton

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

Posted on August 10, 2013 by lexicolton
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A Bout of Illness

Posted on July 30, 2013 by lexicolton

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

Posted on July 28, 2013 by lexicolton

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

Posted on July 25, 2013 by lexicolton
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The Bear the Bear and the Maiden Fair

Posted on July 14, 2013 by lexicolton

I opened my hive again today and things went very smoothly.  I checked all the frames and found about six and a half frames fully built out. Several had a layer of honey, a huge layer of brood, and finally … Continue reading →

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As Promised… Video of My First Hive Visit

Posted on July 12, 2013 by lexicolton
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Smoke and Mirrors

Posted on July 10, 2013 by lexicolton
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