Friday was an excellent day for a hive inspection. My sister accompanied/assisted and my bro Josh helped us carry our supplies out to the hive.
I love this photo! It makes me think of Back to The Future, when Marty dresses like a space alien to scare his dad into asking out his mom. “I am Darth Vader, an extra-terrestrial from the planet Vulcan.”
This song. All day, e’ery day right now.
“Grace shows us who we really are.” – Gospel Whiskey Runners
5 days after installing our bees, I set out to do a hive inspection to see how the girls were settling in.
My mom came along to meet the hive, and here she is holding a frame of bees for the first time even though it made her a bit nervous. She is brave!
We’ve been working intermittently on setting up our new Langstroth beehive for the past two months.
On the first weekend of April, we picked up 10,000 new Italian friends (plus their queen) and introduced them to their new home.
The bees arrive in a 3lb “package” that includes a queen bee who is kept safe in a small box located inside the package.
Italian honey bees are known for their light blonde coloration and their docility. Our honey bees lived up to this reputation, and did not attempt to sting either of us even once during the install.
This little lady happily licked some sugar syrup off my glove for a full 5 minutes.
We’re excited to be beekeepers!
Lately I’ve been grateful for…
Unplanned Saturday adventures!
Colorful asymmetrical Spring planters.
Opportunities to meet nature up close, and see my brother in his element.
A husband who works hard, studies hard, and plays hard.
For being in the right place at the right time, and for successful dislocated shoulder reductions.
And spicy hot chocolate!
Unbidden Grace 