Slightly Off the Grid

(aka Maywood Living)

small hive beetles

September 28, 2014

September Bees–and Moths for the Freezer

The honey bees are busy with the last burst of blooming weeds that cause humans so much distress, so bee season has not quite ended here. However, we have not inspected the bees in awhile. A gorgeous summery weekend in early fall was a great opportunity. (Especially since the next two weekends will find us on Continue reading

beekeeping, honey, honeybees

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October 28, 2013

First frost and fingers crossed: winterizing the hive

The temperature has dipped low enough to zap the basil, which I did not snatch in time. So much for making pesto. A more pressing issue is getting the bees ready for winter. Saturday was a delightful day with crisp sunny weather and crunchy leaves underfoot, but it was still warm enough for the bees to Continue reading

beekeeping, honeybees, wildlife

assassin bugs, beekeeping, feeding bees, honeybees, small hive beetles, winterizing bee hives