The benefits of keeping bees are countless & possibly unknown, not unlike breastmilk for infants, bees are an essential part of life that fill rolls we don’t even know exist. Their effects on our own garden last year were innumerable. It’s doubtful there was one blossom that remained un-pollinated or one bloom left untouched. As a result we were blessed with LOADS of produce from apples & tomatoes to carrots & hot peppers, much of which we canned & preserved in a myriad of ways.
BEWARE: To begin bee-keeping is to unleash an obsession-atleast for most. It is a hobby started to get some free honey and enjoy a low-maintence livestoc
k. It becomes a passion. We are now familiar with MANY sides of bee-keeping, from maintaining a healthy & organic hive to building bodies & nucs, feeding, using products, catching swarms and beyond.
Naomi is helping him paint them traditional white.
It’s important to note what a learning tool beekeeping is. Naomi is somewhat of an expert & will get her own mini beekeeper helmet this year. There are great books to encourage children, even if you don’t have your own hives. This is one of our faves. And for adults, this is the best.
Join the Guilford Beekeepers Forum for lively discussion. It’s a terrific resource! Also, consider the local Master Beekeepers program.
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