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Checklist Beesupplies – The right start!

January 3, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

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My smoker fueled with Hemp Pellets

Beekeeping Material Checklist

Currently it is winter time, although there is not much bee work to do. It is now the time for the beekeeper to prepare all his equipment for the new season.

Material preparation is a minor thing to do in the winter and I often postphone it to the beginning of the season.But you will notice if you prepare well in advance it will save you a lot of busy last minute nights of preparation.

I made a small list for myself to help me herinner on what is needed for the next beekeeping season. This list can be used by the more experienced beekeeper or for the beginner to set up basic beekeeping kit. [Read more…] about Checklist Beesupplies – The right start!

Filed Under: Beekeeping Tagged With: beginner, checklist, start, winter

Honey Bee Pheromones – How Honey Bees Communicate

January 2, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

Fanning bees
Fanning bees

 Bee senses

Bees are very sensitive beings, when i started to read about communication within the hive and among different bees. You start to wonder “how is this all possible?” and “How do bees communicate?” You will soon discover bees can almost be seen as superhero’s with extraordinary senses and powers. Such a small insect, with such amazing abilities.

Within the hive there are different ways to communicate. Communication is done by vibration, the flower dance and most importantly pheromones. [Read more…] about Honey Bee Pheromones – How Honey Bees Communicate

Filed Under: Beekeeping Tagged With: bees, communication, hive, pheromones

Happy new year – Resolution 2018 – Learn to Draw

January 1, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

Resolution

First of all happy new year to all of you!

I’m not really a person who would set new year resolutions. But I do have long term learning goals for myself and having launched this site with christmas as a milestone for 2017. I want to continue with another long time learning goal.

My next learning milestone is learning how to draw. As a kid I used to draw a lot, but as time passes and life continues we all forget about what we used to do for fun. [Read more…] about Happy new year – Resolution 2018 – Learn to Draw

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: 2018, Drawing, Resolution

Aalstermethode – The Dutch Beekeeping Approach!

December 31, 2017 by admin Leave a Comment

Aalstermethode Backstory

Beekeeping on the internet is more or less focused on the american way of beekeeping. To diversify it a little. I will contribute my story . [Read more…] about Aalstermethode – The Dutch Beekeeping Approach!

Filed Under: Beekeeping, Beginning Tagged With: Aalstermethode, Beekeeping, Beekeeping 101

Honey Bee Drone – The lazy Brother

December 30, 2017 by admin Leave a Comment

There are no drones harmed in the picture.

Drones

In this post we will introduce the last one of the main hive inhabitants the drones, first we met the worker bees and the queen.

The main task for the drone is propagating the queen. The drones are mainly available during the summer. The drone is obviously larger than her working sisters. The drone is somewhat larger, but does not have a stinger. [Read more…] about Honey Bee Drone – The lazy Brother

Filed Under: Beekeeping Tagged With: Bee Drone, Beekeeping, Drone, hive

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