Saturday, April 9, 2011

What's all the Buzz About?

10 years ago if you told me I'd be taking a Bee Keeping class I would have laughed and probably made a few sarcastic remarks.

Amazing how much one changes in a decade!

These pictures were taken at Montshire Museum of Science when we visited Vermont.

I am taking a bee keeping class locally through Adult Ed. We have 1 more class to go and two days in the field come May. Should be interesting! I will definitely take my camera along on one of those field trips. I am not sure if I will start a hive this summer or next. We have had our share of financial setbacks this year and it is not cheap to get up and going. The only supplies I have so far are gloves, my farmer friend plans to build me a hive soon. I'd be willing to do this project with a friend and share the expenses & honey come fall but I've yet to find someone crazy enough to join me in this venture...lol. I never imagined how much is involved in the bee keeping process. They are AMAZING little creatures! I am hoping to incorporate them into Flower Girl's homeschooling adventure next year. This surely will be one heck of a Science lesson!
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I have a friend and her husband that raise bees and they are bee keeping veterinarians too and they do workshops, etc. and we've had their honey before too, they have a lot of bees and hives and houses.

    Amy

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  2. Judy TApril 9, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Bees are on my list for next year! I'm starting my education now and have a class on May 2 that I'm really looking forward to. I still need to make some connections with local beekeepers though.
    I'll be watching your progress.
    Judy

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  3. Anna GrettaApril 9, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    You never cease to amaze me Kim !! Fascinating project and so good for the garden.
    Hugs
    Anna

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  4. Vegetable Garden CookApril 9, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Here's a video of our beehive, if you are interested. http://www.mysuburbanhomestead.com/eds-bees/

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  5. GreyWolfApril 10, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I sure wish you lived closer because I am crazy enough....
    I have been trying to convince my wife into letting me get some bees. But she has a fear of them that is almost a phobia.

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  6. goatgirlApril 12, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Oh I want to do bees so bad. I, once again, wish we were closer. Can't wait to here more about your adventures in beekeeping.

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