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Welcome! I am excited that soon I will be starting my first adventures in having my own hives. It's good to know there's such great resources around. Come visit me, MTH Farm.
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11/24/2011 10:13.13 PM
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I will post more as time permits
Type of bees? For now, all Italian strain. May incorporate some New World Carniolians in 2012.
Pointers- I suggest visiting www.BeeSource.com and www.BeeMaster.com for a continuing source of helpful information and confusion. Ask ten bee keepers the same question and be prepared to receive ten different answers!
Herbs? I am very new to this venture and will be adding a lot more over the next few years. It's an experiment for now and hopefully will develop to a worthwhile market in the future. Garlic & Lavendar for now, with plans to expand a lot. Many Herbs do well in poor soils and I have some of the poorest around! We are working to amend the soil with composts, manure, organic matter, etc. as time goes
A lot of work? At times, yes! Then there are a lot of slack moments to work around. Winter is time to repair, build new equipment, read/study, plan and communicate with local farmers on their crop plans. The photo of Canola above is a lucky thing. It is not really my farm, but very nearby. Canola blooms like mad, produces a lot of nectar, but only lasts 5-6 weeks and bloomis done.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!Come visit me, Swobee Honey Farm.
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11/21/2011 06:45.45 AM
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Welcome!
I've read a lot about bees. They are so fascinating! Is beekeeping a lot of work?Come visit me, The Belly Acre.
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11/20/2011 10:20.51 AM
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Wow! Sounds like a neat farm! Herbs and bees, does it get much better than that? Come visit me, Hannah's Homestead.
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11/20/2011 09:27.41 AM
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Great picture, it's beautiful Come visit me, Brent & Kim Wessel.
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11/19/2011 10:50.28 AM
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Good Morning
What a peaceful place!Come visit me, Bentwillow Bunnies & Pittsboro Peafowl.
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11/19/2011 06:18.24 AM
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Welcome!
Beekeeping? Very cool! I'd like to incorporate bees into my plans for a permaculture garden. Hope you can post some pointers in the near future.
Welcome to HF!Come visit me, K&B Ranch.
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11/19/2011 01:55.39 AM
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Welcome!
What kind of bees do you raise?Come visit me, Larkshire Farm.
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11/17/2011 05:57.45 PM
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mmmm I love fresh honey! Come visit me, The Family Farm.
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11/17/2011 02:19.59 PM
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Hi
welcome, from another kansas hobby farmer.Come visit me, The Chicken Ranch, Goats R Us, DM Cattle company & DeVore Ranch.
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11/17/2011 06:02.49 AM
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Hi
welcome, I'm not sure I could have bees but I bet it is entertaining to say the least.Come visit me, Tom and Suzannes & Nearly Heaven.
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11/17/2011 02:25.34 AM
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Welcome!
I've always thought beekeeping must be very interesting!Come visit me, Browns' Windy Acres & The Goats of Browns' Windy Acres.
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11/16/2011 06:14.39 PM
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Welcome!!
Welcome :)Come visit me, Lady Bug Gardens at Chapman Ranch.
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11/16/2011 10:35.06 AM
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