Gardens in my mind never need water https://permies.com/t/75353/permaculture-projects/Gardens-Mind
Castles in the air never have a wet basement https://permies.com/t/75355/permaculture-projects/Maison-du-Bricolage-house
Watching gardeners label their plants I vow with all beings to practice the old horticulture and let plants identify me. -Robert Aitken, The Dragon Who Never Sleeps
“Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” —Ronald Reagan
Cindy Haskin wrote:
If I had one question to ask, it might be what sort of hive is both best for the bees, and easiest to harvest from. It probably reveals just how little I really know. Guess I need to read more!! ~~
Gardens in my mind never need water https://permies.com/t/75353/permaculture-projects/Gardens-Mind
Castles in the air never have a wet basement https://permies.com/t/75355/permaculture-projects/Maison-du-Bricolage-house
"Study books and observe nature; if they do not agree, throw away the books." ~ William A. Albrecht
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Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
1. My hive died, per my mentor, of too much moisture and freezing during the winter. I had 3/4" blue insulation around the hive except the entrances. SO, is this a common problem?
2. I was surprised outside one day seeing a bee. The next day I was curious and checked the hive and a swarm had moved in. Is there a high probability that these bees will swarm again - or will the left over stash of honey keep them home?
3. I was interested in the "V" shaped horizontal hives, but, they take oddly shaped frames too! I'm assuming that standard extraction equipment is not going to work on extracting the honey. NOW WHAT? Do I need to stick with standard hives? Maybe I could just make a horizontal and leave that hive alone for keeping bees going around here. I'm much more interested in their pollination capabilities any way not necessarily just for the honey they produce.
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
Good Morning Leo, Here I am a week later, and have caught four more swarms! That’s five in one week! This blessing is a bit overwhelming, and definitely a lesson for me.
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
Creating edible biodiversity and embracing everlasting abundance.
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
If someone ever makes the Avengers of gardeners, my goal is to make that team!
Blog: https://www.5acresandadream.com/
Books: http://kikobian.com/
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com
Dr Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and Editor
HorizontalHive.com