Sorry to have been gone so long but summer theatre and beekeeping are not a good fit...never mind blogging!
A quick over view of the summer:
1. Got one hive. Planted a field of wild flowers for the bees and Bill's metal sculptures.
2. Worked like crazy at the theatre and finally got to the bees just after they swarmed. Sigh.
3. Found lots of queen cells so split them up between two hives to let them start over again.
4. They have been going great guns without any sign of mites or disease though I did have a significant die off end of September which could have been pesticide related.
5. Getting them ready for winter and leaving them all the honey for food. Have to buy my honey at the market.
6. Making resolution to take time away from the theatre for the bees next summer!!! Happy Autumn!
Wildflowers planted for the bees
Two proud hives--no names
Frame of bees on hybrid frame
Field of mustard next to bees
