The Downside of Beekeeping

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on March 21, 2017 · 4 Comments 

It is the first week of spring and although I see great evidence of pollination taking place in the backyard, the sad news is the honeybees gathering the pollen and nectar from my peach tree do not belong to either of my hives.   This is because my two hives did not survive the last winter … Continue reading →

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Crushed Sweetness!

Image · Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on September 16, 2013 · 3 Comments 

I cannot let go of my crush!  After harvesting this year’s honey, I thought I would end my relationship with my honeybees.  Grabbing the mostly filled honey super– I left my bee yard as if I would never return.  As far as I was concerned, they were on their own.  What ever will be, will … Continue reading →

Category Gardening, Hobby, Honey, Photography, Uncategorized, Urban Beekeeping

Moved my hive in a new sunny location

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on March 31, 2012 · 1 Comment 

I did my research and learned that when moving the hive: 1) Wait until dusk or night time to ensure all bees have returned to the hive. 2) Move hive to desired location.  I used screened wire to cover the front entrance. Once I got it in place, I removed it. 3) Once at new … Continue reading →

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What’s That? A Brand New Groove!

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on October 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

This October I inspected my only remaining hive after a couple of months of having no direct contact with the bees due to sheer, unadulterated frustration with the small hive beetles (SHB) that had destroyed the hive that I attempted to establish with a package of bees. The fall season also is a good time … Continue reading →

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A honey bee found my midnight salvia!

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on April 25, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Saturday, I got up anticipating a sunny day.  The forecast given the night before was for complete sunshine with temperatures of about 85 degrees.  However, the day started out very dreary. Around 9 am, I peeped over at the hive and only a few bees were milling about.  I knew that I would have to … Continue reading →

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New Bee-ginnings

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on March 29, 2011 · 15 Comments 

Last summer, I noticed that my purple coneflowers were being visited by some bees.  So, I decided to grab my camera and snap a couple of pictures of them taking nectar and pollen from the flower. I am always so fascinated by the insects and birds that visit my flowers.  I planted these around my … Continue reading →

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