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Spring Supers For Bee Hives

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Bean

Spring arrived early here this year. So I’ve supered the strong hives, many of which were packed with brood, and fed honey to those that had eaten nearly all their stores.   Bees On Brood   This is a spring … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Splits and Supers

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Bean

Spring is upon us.  Flowers are blooming, drones are flying, it is time to put supers on the hives and/or split some of the hives to create homes for the newest queens.  What follows are photographs of what I am … Continue reading →

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Preparing Supers For Bee Hives

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Bean

I’m back – yes, I went away for 2 weeks:  5 days of driving and 7 days of hiking Paria Canyon in southern Utah. “The Narrows” in Paria Canyon (the river is the trail) Before I left I had to … Continue reading →

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Hive Configuration at Brookfield Farm

Posted on January 25, 2011 by bean

The bee hive configuration (the hive set-up) used at Brookfield Farm in Maple Falls, Washington. From the ground up: stand, bottom screen, boxes, collars, tops. Continue reading →

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