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3d Printing…
2/17/2024 Linda said a few weeks ago that since there’s not much going on in the apiary, I could write about some of my other interests. Well, I thought it and decided that it would be a great way to not get out of the habit of writing. I did something similar when I was…
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Working on frame sides…
The project of building frames, hive boxes, and swarm traps has progressed slowly. With the aim of constructing 60 more frames for 3 additional hives, the process involves cutting and tapering the frame sides. Using scrap wood and a taper jig, the task is underway, yielding imperfect but functional results.
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Working on flower beds…
The post describes preparations for the upcoming swarm season, focusing on renovating the Cedar Grove flower bed and expanding the Rose Garden. The author outlines the process of repurposing cedar logs, acquiring various flowers, and adding a weeping willow tree as a centerpiece. The Rose Garden is a post-retirement project, featuring a variety of tea…
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Introducing Yogi…
In August 2022, amidst the chaos of construction, a remarkable feline named Yogi emerged. Despite initial tensions with Kate, a large dog, a unique bond blossomed. Through patience and a motherly approach, Yogi and Kate formed an unexpected and heartwarming companionship, defying expectations and demonstrating the value of slowing down to embrace unforgettable moments.
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Back To Work…
Hive Construction If you are keeping up with dates, we are now up to the last two weeks of August, 2022. It was a very busy month. After enough frames were completed to at least get us started, it was time to start hive construction. I followed this plan as much as practical https://horizontalhive.com/how-to-build/best-beehive-stand.shtml. The…
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Bee’s It Is…
The writer initially felt unprepared for beekeeping but highlighted their advantage of having a Doctorate in a practice-based discipline. They are committed to meaningful research, observation, and drawing conclusions to move forward. While reading an article on seasonal apiary management, they encountered new concepts such as feeding bees sugar water, nucs, honey supers, and brood…
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The Beginning…
I guess the beginning started the summer of 2021 when I caught COVID-19. This disease totally changed everything about my life. At that time, I was working at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in the Office of Special Education where I primarily worked on the development of the Virtual Learning Platform. I…