These 2 butterflies were on this blade of grass this morning when I went out to feed the chickens. Wonder what they are and what they're doing?
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Yellow butterflies
These 2 butterflies were on this blade of grass this morning when I went out to feed the chickens. Wonder what they are and what they're doing?
Friday, May 15, 2015
1 year ago...
I got 2 bee hives. I put 1 in the garden and 1 out back in the goat pasture. This is the day I got them, coming out of the nuc.
One of the frames, full of beautiful bees.
A peek inside the hive. Lots of busy bees!
Added another small super.
Just such a beautiful sight to see! So many bees.
Winter. It was cold. I lost the outback hive. One day they were there, next day they were gone. I don't know what happened. I think maybe the queen died and the bees just left. Maybe moved up to the garden hive?
So I decided to wrap the hive in a heavy quilt when it got below 35. I think it helped them. So many people lost hives this past winter.
They made it! And I had to add boxes. They were busy working, foraging, gathering lots and lots of pollen.
And this is now. The bee condo. They are doing great and I should get honey in June! I am so happy to have these beautiful bees. It's been a year of learning and growing. I still don't know a whole lot about bees and probably never will. But I am thankful for knowing people who do and I can ask for help.
So if you haven't made that jump into becoming a bee keeper, think about it. It's really not that hard to do. And it's SO worth it. Every sting, every scare, every day. It's worth it.
One of the frames, full of beautiful bees.
A peek inside the hive. Lots of busy bees!
Added another small super.
Just such a beautiful sight to see! So many bees.
Winter. It was cold. I lost the outback hive. One day they were there, next day they were gone. I don't know what happened. I think maybe the queen died and the bees just left. Maybe moved up to the garden hive?
So I decided to wrap the hive in a heavy quilt when it got below 35. I think it helped them. So many people lost hives this past winter.
They made it! And I had to add boxes. They were busy working, foraging, gathering lots and lots of pollen.
And this is now. The bee condo. They are doing great and I should get honey in June! I am so happy to have these beautiful bees. It's been a year of learning and growing. I still don't know a whole lot about bees and probably never will. But I am thankful for knowing people who do and I can ask for help.
So if you haven't made that jump into becoming a bee keeper, think about it. It's really not that hard to do. And it's SO worth it. Every sting, every scare, every day. It's worth it.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
30
I have lost 30 pounds as today, May 14, 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am beyond amazed with myself. I have never stuck with anything this long. But I am determined to get below 200 and stay there for the rest of my life. I can live on salads I do believe. But other food would be good too. I just need to start looking for some fun recipes to try now.
I am beyond amazed with myself. I have never stuck with anything this long. But I am determined to get below 200 and stay there for the rest of my life. I can live on salads I do believe. But other food would be good too. I just need to start looking for some fun recipes to try now.
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