Author Archives: lexicolton

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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Convincing 10,000 Bees to Move in

Posted on June 30, 2013 by lexicolton
Bringing home the bees...
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The Long Wait for my New “Pets”

Posted on June 24, 2013 by lexicolton

The months following my internet purchase of bees consisted of prepping the hive, reading beekeeping books, and telling friends, neighbors and family members about my decision to become a beekeeper. The reactions from all parties varied dramatically on the last … Continue reading →

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