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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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 Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 3:21:53 PM
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Hello!
I'm so excited I just had to share. We have two beehives we got this past spring, and one that we started from a swarm we captured. We had our very first honey harvest today. We weren't sure how much honey we would get our first year, but from just one hive we have about 16 lbs! Next year should be even more!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
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Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 5:14:52 PM
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Jennifer, when we had our first we were so excited! Congrats to you. Isn't it such a site to see your own in those jars!
"A mother is someone you never outgrow your need for"
http://drycreekfarms.blogspot.com
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 5:24:58 PM
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Wow- That is great!!!!Congratulations on your harvest.
Rebekka
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
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MaryP
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
Mary
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 5:35:29 PM
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| Wow, congrats! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 8:16:43 PM
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That is awesome! My husband and I were watching a show put out on RFD-TV from the University of Georgia about bee-keeping. It really is fascinating! I want to have at least 2 hives when we get our own property. That way we will have local pollinators! I am a bit obsessive compulsive about knowing whether the things I need to succeed are in the area, so at least this way I will be able to monitor the health of the bees and know they are helping my crops! LOL
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 03:47:23 AM
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YEA!
We have a new hive too. Was fun stopping by on my walks and just watch all the activity.
We don't fool with the bees, a fella who got the bees for us does all this stuff. He has 2 other hives on our road further on down. So when it comes time for him to collect, I'll be curious to see what all he gets from the new hive.
We planted buckwheat all over and also watched bees lap up after all the broken/busted up watermelon. |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
1311 Posts
Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 08:30:48 AM
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That is so cool Jennifer!!!
We have 4 bee hives and we actually got some honey this year. Last year we didn't get a drop. They barely had enough to get them through the winter. We had a terrible drought last year. We have been fighting hard to keep our bees....so many things seem to threaten them. Some years we don't get honey but we still keep them so we will have pollination.
Your honey will taste so awesome on biscuits, homemade bread,and peanut butter and honey sandwiches. I love putting a little in my hot tea. Honey is awesome.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 2:54:12 PM
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Congrats, Jennifer! Love those bees! ;)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 5:06:11 PM
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Thanks folks!
When we were pulling the frames, my boyfriend said that he felt like he was stealing from them. I said nope-just collecting the rent for the nice houses, medical care, and general supervision!
It really is a fun, rewarding hobby!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 7:48:49 PM
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| congrats on your harvest! i would early love to keep bees but 2 things keep me from doing it. first i am very allergic to bees! second our winters are so long and harsh that is is very difficult at best to keep bees over so you have to buy a new bunch of bees every year! enjoy your sweet harvest! peace connie in alaska |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 8:38:13 PM
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Jennifer:
Awesome. Congrats to you. Do you get to eat the honey, too? Or, do you have to let it set a while? I love honey!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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miraclewelsh
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Samantha
Northern
Wisconsin
USA
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mommakatof2
True Blue Farmgirl
62 Posts
nieki
dalhart
texas
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 3:14:02 PM
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| Congratulations!!! I'd like to have my own beehives someday... |
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chickabella
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
D. A.
Austin... ish,
Texas
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Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 03:33:51 AM
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How wonderful! Congrats!
Once we get some year-round "bee-food" plantings started, I plan on starting a hive as well. Can't wait!
Farm blog: http://farmnatters.blogspot.com
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 4:39:28 PM
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Fantastic! I'd love to hear how you captured the swarm, I bet it's a good story. With my luck I'd get stung all over, adding to my appreciation of your feat! I hope you enjoy your bees for a good long time.
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2008 : 2:43:56 PM
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any good recommendations on books about beekeeping. We going to set up a hive for next year. We have been buying our honey from a neighbor and he is getting us started. I can't wait to taste our own honey. Hubby will have to get it from hive (allergic), but I can put it in the jars. Congrats on your harvest!!
Lora #358
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed.
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
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