by M. J. | Mar 9, 2018 | Bee Tracks, Uncategorized
We had to go back. The job wasn’t done. In spite of our painful experience with our “unfriendly hive,” we had yet to look inside the hive to see whether or not the queen was laying eggs. Neither Suki nor I was looking forward to coming face to...
by M. J. | Mar 3, 2018 | Bee Tracks, Events
Have you ever given advice to someone and then found yourself not taking that same advice? Well, I’m guilty. This week Suki and I planned a quick check of our hives during the warm weather. We were anxious to take a peek at the girls and see if there was any...
by M. J. | Feb 24, 2018 | Bee Tracks
Are you a blooming idiot? I am. As the days gradually grow longer and a bit warmer, I’m itching to get outside. I’m daily measuring the shoots from and celebrating each bloom of the daffodils that are poking their heads above ground as I bide my time....
by M. J. | Jan 10, 2018 | Life Lessons from the Hive
Okay, we’re less than two weeks into 2018. But honestly, once all the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are over and the brightly colored decorations are put away, I dread the cold dismal days of January and February looming ahead. Aren’t you...
by M. J. | Dec 23, 2017 | Holidays
Bees don’t celebrate Christmas. They don’t exchange gifts or decorate a tree, but beekeepers do — at least this one does. I love every part of the season: twinkling lights, pine-smelling wreaths, feasts, trees, jolly old elves, red ribbons, carols...
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