ISO Beekeepers

[sparrowgrass]

Hey, C-Dub! I have a hive on my place. I wanted pollinators, not honey (I don't really care for honey) so I asked at the local beekeepers club, and I had lots of offers! My beekeeper lives in town, and can't keep bees at her house. She says she will give me beeswax, which I do use sometimes.

I had more cucumbers this year than ever--the bees just loved the blossoms, and another beekeeper told me that the bees keep the squash bugs away.

 

[CWS4322]

+1

I'll investigate that. Did you get the hive in the spring? I guess I missed the boat for this year...

A friend of mine kept sheep for the summer on loan...in exchange for the fleece.

Our cukes haven't really taken off, but I could send you BEANS, BEANS, and more BEANS!

 

[GotGarlic]

I came across this yesterday - thought you might find it interesting. There are a couple of book recommendations for hive owners, too: The Secret Lives of Honeybees: How Honey Gets Made | Serious Eats

 

[Addie]

+1

I'll investigate that. Did you get the hive in the spring? I guess I missed the boat for this year...

A friend of mine kept sheep for the summer on loan...in exchange for the fleece.

Our cukes haven't really taken off, but I could send you BEANS, BEANS, and more BEANS!

I have always been fascinated with spinning wool from fleece. But then I don't have a spinning wheel.

 

[CWS4322]

I have always been fascinated with spinning wool from fleece. But then I don't have a spinning wheel.

Spinning is very relaxing...I have several wheels (and drop spindles). I usually spin in the winter...

 

[taxlady]

I came across this yesterday - thought you might find it interesting. There are a couple of book recommendations for hive owners, too: The Secret Lives of Honeybees: How Honey Gets Made | Serious Eats

Good read. Thanks for the link. Now I'm wondering about bumblebees, since I know they live in much smaller hives, but do produce some honey.