Winter’s Devastating Blow I knelt down in front of the hive analyzing the pile of dead bees. Reaching out with my hand, I scooped some of them up in order to confirm my suspicions. There were thousands of them lying one upon the other. Bringing them closer I could easily see that ninety percent of the bees had their tongues sticking out. Piled up in this capacity, with the … [Read more...] about Patient Endurance In The Work
Bees
Looking Into The Cultural Beehives
Beyond The Box I am a beekeeper. Working outside in my colonies with thousands of insects whizzing around me is a normal part of my life. Learning to observe deeply and be curious are two vital keys for maintaining healthy bees, thereby obtaining the end goal of that delicacy known as liquid gold. If I am to have gallons of honey for personal consumption as well as sales, … [Read more...] about Looking Into The Cultural Beehives