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06-02-2014, 08:32 PM
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I'm planning to start beekeeping once back in PA in July. I have to read up on it beforehand ... griff, nowhereman, do you have any recommendations for references? My qualifications are that I'm not allergic. And I have a small orchard and tons of flowers. And four awesome hugekultur raised beds that my family built for me in the last short while, that I have to post pictures of as soon as I can.
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06-03-2014, 05:35 AM
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We've got a few different books. Beekeeping for Dummies is nice because it doesn't tell you all the choices you could be making. The Beekeepers Handbook by Sammataro will give you more depth. There are a few bloggers with good info as well. Joining your local beekeepers association will be invaluable.
Here is the swarm video.
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06-03-2014, 06:42 AM
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These Italians are doing really well so far, we'll see how they do going in to fall and winter. The Carnis overwinter with a smaller cluster and are more efficient with stores. They also winter lower in the hive. My first overwintered Carnis were down in the lower deep hive body, so I didn't see any activity in the top box. Thought they were goners, but once it warmed up a bit there they were. The photo of the honey I posted last year came from those bees.
Orthodoc, "The Backyard Beekeeper" is pretty good as a start. If you have time, I would seek out and join a local bee association. They can be of great help. If they run a bee school, that is always helpful. There is also a forum called "Beesource" that you may find interesting, but take the information there carefully. As with anything, if you ask 6 people, you may get 6 different answers. Mike Palmer from Vermont is a well respected beekeeper - his opinions are always worth noting. Beekeeping, like most hobbies, is a slippery slope both time wise and financially. Enjoy ! |
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06-03-2014, 07:40 AM
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That was a cool video, Griff! I've never seen bees marching like that.
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06-03-2014, 09:09 AM
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Thank you both! I'll check into local bee associations and get a couple of books. There's no deadline for this, so I'll learn enough to feel comfortable before diving in.
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06-03-2014, 10:34 AM
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Wow Griff, I didn't know they would do that.
That video needs Bill Millin and his bagpipes urging the marchers onward. 
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06-03-2014, 11:09 AM
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To shreds, you say?
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06-03-2014, 11:11 AM
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To shreds, you say?
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I moved back into my house last night and haven't unpacked, but it feels great to be back. Once the shoulder gets better I will commence repairs.
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06-03-2014, 11:20 AM
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Excellent! This makes me happy. It's your damn house, with all the work you put in it.
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06-03-2014, 12:33 PM
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wonderful news about reclaiming your home.
good job.
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06-03-2014, 08:10 PM
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Yeah, your gd house!
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06-03-2014, 08:19 PM
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Good, foreword progress foots.
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06-03-2014, 08:19 PM
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06-03-2014, 08:37 PM
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still says videotape
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Ah, been there done that.
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06-11-2014, 07:46 AM
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I'm heading to the beach! YAY!! :-D
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