Go Look at the Honey!

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on January 27, 2017 · 2 Comments 

I was clearing out some videos and photographs from my iPhone to free up space and came across an old video of my son in the apiary! He wanted to come see me do a hive inspection but I did not have an appropriately sized bee suit for him. To ensure his safety and satisfy … Continue reading →

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Weather Not So Great Today! Bees Will Stay in Their Nuc Box.

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on April 20, 2011 · 1 Comment 

The weather is so so today.  It’s cloudy with a little over cast.  We are expecting rain and even some storms to roll through later.  I see the bees buzzing around the apiary.  They have found their water source, a faux rock flowerpot that I am using to store it.  I have some twigs and … 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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