by Sunnie | Oct 4, 2016 | Homestead, Honey Bees
Raising bees was a joyful and challenging experience that I knew would take all of my energy. While the commitment to care for my hive was a priority I didn’t plan to that they would be robbed. Bee Troubles Everyone knows that homesteading if full of ups and... by Sunnie | Jun 7, 2016 | Homestead, Honey Bees
I must admit I was terrified on the inside after I made the decision to get honey bees. Now that the little ladies (worker bees are all female) have been flying around the homestead for a few months I am very fond of the whole hive. Sir Swine was apprehensive... by Sunnie | Apr 25, 2016 | Homestead, Honey Bees, Show Pigs
This week has been a challenge to say the least. Our warm start to a Midwest spring has been drenched in rain. Mind you we needed this rain so I will not complain but it has had me running for the house on more than one occasion. Last night we hunkered down in the... by Sunnie | Mar 15, 2016 | Homestead, Honey Bees
The bees will be coming mid-April and to be completely honest I’m a little freaked out! I know what I am taking on but to be honest until I get that first hand experience I think I will stay overwhelmed for a while. I first got ten hives, a motorized 20 frame...