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Le Mie Nuove Api Sono Arrivati!
My new Italian bees have arrived! They are presently relaxing in my kitchen, waiting to be installed in their new home. My Buckfast bees are fascinated by their new sisters. One of them insisted on...
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Italian Week – The Secret Of Lighting A Bee Hive Smoker
The secret of lighting a bee hive smoker is burlap. Who knew? When I first started beekeeping, I learned that you lit a smoker using a layer of newspaper, some twigs and some fuel such as baling twine...
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The Garden Hive Groweth
I hived my Italian bees on Saturday, May 12, the day before Mother’s Day. It’s been 11 days, and the bees have drawn out comb in 5 of the 8 frames. I don’t like to crowd my bees, so it was time to add...
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My Garden Hive – Third Inspection
The Garden Hive It’s been three weeks since I hived my Italian bees. I was a bit concerned after my last inspection since I didn’t see any capped brood, and there were some queen cups at the top of the...
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Are Defensive Bees Healthier?
Warning! This is a totally unscientific proposition! I’m wondering whether defensive bees are healthier than gentler strains. This is based on my own (limited) experience. I have two hives: One very...
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Meanwhile, Back In The States…
Honeybees earn their keep at Dallas hotels, businesses By MICHELLE PITCHER mpitcher@dallasnews.com Published: 03 July 2012 09:36 PM Guests at several Dallas hotels and restaurants are beginning to...
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