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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl

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Shennandoah
La Vernia TX
USA
126 Posts

Posted - May 12 2024 :  09:02:06 AM  Show Profile
Getting the apiary ready. Bees come next week ! Made the stands and stone bases for $0 in one weekend. All free scrap I had and left over eco friendly paint. Going to lay stone around the area to minimize critters and weeds (still will need to weed but not mow). I’m so nervous as I’m new to bees but proud that I got these done without spending any more money!

MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7231 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts

Posted - May 13 2024 :  1:22:36 PM  Show Profile
Shenandoah, that is amazing! They look great and it's even better that you did it without spending money! I look forward to hearing about your new bee adventure.

Krista
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl

5363 Posts

Connie
Arlington TN
USA
5363 Posts

Posted - May 13 2024 :  3:46:05 PM  Show Profile
Shenandoah, So wonderful and exciting!!My daughters best friend is a Farmer and a Bee keeper too. I buy honey from her every year.
Connie W.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

6663 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
6663 Posts

Posted - May 22 2024 :  08:03:24 AM  Show Profile
Shenandoah, this is very exciting and I hope you will keep us posted as your bees arrive and things get all set up! I look forward to hearing all about this new adventure you are starting.

Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018
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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl

126 Posts

Shennandoah
La Vernia TX
USA
126 Posts

Posted - May 22 2024 :  08:40:51 AM  Show Profile
They arrived!!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl

7109 Posts

Sara
Paris TX
USA
7109 Posts

Posted - May 22 2024 :  09:47:46 AM  Show Profile
Looks good, Shennandoah. You are well on your way to being a beekeeper.

Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023

Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7231 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts

Posted - May 22 2024 :  12:46:32 PM  Show Profile
How exciting Shennandoah! Enjoy your new adventure.

Krista
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl

1627 Posts

Karen
Kennewick WA
USA
1627 Posts

Posted - May 22 2024 :  5:10:13 PM  Show Profile
Shennandoah, I can’t wait to hear all about your journey! My husband is interested in getting bees! :)

Karen :)

To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha
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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl

126 Posts

Shennandoah
La Vernia TX
USA
126 Posts

Posted - May 26 2024 :  10:54:14 AM  Show Profile
Thanks ladies! I already had to remove the bottom boards as we hit triple digits here in south Texas but the bees are so happy and buzzing around the property and bringing back loads of pollen. My coach says I likely won’t have to supplement their nutrition at all because I have acres of wild flowers, plus my potager garden with flowers, herbs, fruit trees and more. Won’t get honey till next year but I’m so pleased to hear all the buzzing and just know it will lead to more wildflowers next spring too!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7231 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts

Posted - May 27 2024 :  6:30:33 PM  Show Profile
Shennandoah, that is a wonderful update! I hope things continue to go great for you and your bees. It sounds like you are already off to an amazing start.

Krista
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