I can't resist puns. I'm sure in time scientists will find that it's a faulty gene. You'll be hearing lots of bee jokes. Just a fair warning.
This morning I was a very industrious person, I got up early and finally finished the enclosure for the apiary. Now I have a lockable gate to keep the hordes away.
While I was in there working like a busy bee, I decided I could get organized. I noticed when we first took the hive apart for inspection that I had no place to put the frames of comb aside without pressing into the bees. This did not kill bees but it was also not an ideal situation. So, I set up a wall where I can hang several frames at once, where the bees can move freely. Then I decided to take an old piece of plywood and turn it into a small work surface.
here is the result:
This morning I was a very industrious person, I got up early and finally finished the enclosure for the apiary. Now I have a lockable gate to keep the hordes away.
While I was in there working like a busy bee, I decided I could get organized. I noticed when we first took the hive apart for inspection that I had no place to put the frames of comb aside without pressing into the bees. This did not kill bees but it was also not an ideal situation. So, I set up a wall where I can hang several frames at once, where the bees can move freely. Then I decided to take an old piece of plywood and turn it into a small work surface.
here is the result:
the model for the organized urban beekeeper, comb observation center, work surface and extra supers. What more could you want?!
That is a honey of an apiary set up. Really sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteHB! you have the puny problem I have. thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou are quite the deezzzzz-igner again. So pretty! Can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteDustin, when are you not an industrious person? You put the bees to shame. Instead of "busy as a bee," we might as well say, "Busy as Dustin." What a nice home you've made the bees and the beekeeper.
ReplyDeleteDenise, would you believe me if I said I feel lazy from time to time.
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