by BYBA Author | Feb 16, 2022 | Interview With A Beekeeper
Interview by Tammi Worsham TW(Tammi Worsham): Hi, Ben! How’s it going? Is this a good time? BH(Ben Haase): Yes, my wife and I are just pulling into the driveway, so you may hear some background noise, but now’s fine! TW: Great. I’ll just jump right in, then! ...
by Lund, Michael | Jan 17, 2022 | Musings
Growing up in a beach neighborhood, all the cottages and houses had porches. The place to gather as a family or with neighbors – the “social media” of the day! Most of the houses were built before the 1920’s and had gas heat and lights, no electricity, and no...
by Lund, Michael | Dec 20, 2021 | Musings
Towards the end of March, the questions start showing up. The USDA seems to be the first, wanting to know how many hives I’ve lost by April 1st for the first quarter. Strange, it’s still March and I’ve gotten a letter and 2 phone calls. Whatever! Then the Bee...
by BYBA Author | May 5, 2021 | Musings
by Michael Lund Sunday, January something. The weather report here in Connecticut looks as if bees may fly today. It’s been about 4 weeks since the last flight. As the temperature climbs into the low forties’ bees start checking out the entrance. While getting warmed...
by BYBA Author | Feb 16, 2021 | Musings
I’ve always loved pollinators and I always knew their importance in this world. My Mom and I always put effort into our garden so it could be a safe haven for the pollinators. However, I never thought I would start beekeeping. But I’m glad I did. It all started with a...
by Hodgkins, Robin | Feb 16, 2021 | Musings
I’ve been a beekeeper for a couple of years now. I’ve spent the last two winters worrying about how the bees are doing and trying to find ways to check up on them without having to open the hive and chill all the ladies trying to keep the queen warm. Last...