Monthly Archives: November 2015

Storing Bee Hive Frames in Winter

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Bean

I search continuously for easy, efficient, nontoxic ways to deal with bee equipment. Storing frames for winter has been an evolving technique. I am pretty happy with my new set up: stacking frames in boxes set on their sides. When … Continue reading →

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New Honey Pump at Brookfield Farm

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Bean

I love my new honey pump from Kelley Beekeeping. But like all love affairs, there are ups and downs, issues to deal with, questions to ask before everything works smoothly. Pump with inflow and outflow She (all wondrous machines are … Continue reading →

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Bee Year 2015 Overview – Brookfield Farm

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Bean

The Brookfield Farm Bees And Honey blog went quiet for a while – ok, for quite a while. But it’s back.   Bee work, honey work, festivals, Farmers Markets, a bit of fun in the backcountry and some rather massive family … Continue reading →

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