Beekeeping has been a slow process thus far but we are starting to make progress. I'm working with a local man named Edward who's in charge of hives. So far we've only been working on clearing the area around the hives and have not even gotten to open a hive yet! They have about 14 hives that were mostly buried in the woods. First we're working on clearing brush so we can get to the hives, then we'll start working on hive repair. Many of them are rotted, possibly past the point of repair. Several of the hives are infested with ants and other critters as well. The good news is that there are plenty of busy bees buzzing around the hives despite their sad state. Edward estimates about a month and a half until the honey harvest, so we will have to work quickly to get the hives in proper shape. With this many hives the harvest should be abundant, but in the past it has been disappointing at best.
Beekeeping has been a slow process thus far but we are starting to make progress. I'm working with a local man named Edward who's in charge of hives. So far we've only been working on clearing the area around the hives and have not even gotten to open a hive yet! They have about 14 hives that were mostly buried in the woods. First we're working on clearing brush so we can get to the hives, then we'll start working on hive repair. Many of them are rotted, possibly past the point of repair. Several of the hives are infested with ants and other critters as well. The good news is that there are plenty of busy bees buzzing around the hives despite their sad state. Edward estimates about a month and a half until the honey harvest, so we will have to work quickly to get the hives in proper shape. With this many hives the harvest should be abundant, but in the past it has been disappointing at best.
OMG!!!! Is Edward a vampire????? hahah:) i hope that your work with the hives gets better stevie!!!!
ReplyDeleteAsk Edward if they get 2 harvests a year. I'll bet they do. Glad to see you've got a proper smoker and are taking the proper precautions around African bees. Are they living up to their reputation?
ReplyDeleteIf Jess goes out to see the hives make her tuck her pant legs into her boots. Nothing worse that bees up your pant leg!!
ReplyDeleteHow do you say "bees" or "beehive" in Swahili?
ReplyDeletethat's none of your bees wax, steven.
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