Night time in the garden

 

Ahhhhh....the deer haven't found the gold day lilies yet!

 

 

 

The Buzz on Honey Bees - Get the Facts

Infographic: The Buzz on Honey Bees - Hobby Farms

Check out this super link...lots of interesting honeybee facts. 

Facing angry bees 40 metres high and unattached for honey - Human Planet...

...and you thought extracting honey was easy!  Think again! 

Zach and the BEES...Honey Inspection...It's time to extract!

Look who thinks he's officially certified ...what guy doesn't love smoke and fire?!!!  Thanks for your help, Zach. 

Hive #1...honey here we come!

Just A Few More Shots from Paradise...lots of fun and sun!

 

 



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Sunday, June 16, Share the Buzz!

Hive #3 doing well and ready for a second brood box.  Top feeder removed, frames with foundation added. Side feeder installed.  The Queen is laying and the girls are storing pollen and honey. 



Hive#2 looking good.  The girls are storing honey and
the queen is busy laying. 

Hive #2 - Honey in progress!

Hive #1 so busy we added a third honey super.  It's time to think about extracting some honey.  Yum!

Mid June blooms...

Wonderful worm composting! 

 

Paradise!

Sunset off the back deck...Captiva Island, Florida.

...and it just keeps getting better.  Another beautiful day on the gulf.  Waters are clear and warm.  Check out YOLO for paddle boards and all kinds of fun things to do in the water and around town.