topic Re: Beekeeping in Our Front Porch

Beekeeping

santaboba — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 22:03:42 GMT

I'm currently enrolled in Bee School with my county's Beekeepers Association. At the end of our classes, we'll take a test to become a Certified Beekeeper. It's been very interesting learning all about honeybees.

Are there any beekeepers here?

Re: Beekeeping

AvocadoDog — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:49:26 GMT

I'm not a beekeeper but we had bees when I was growing up. My father had three hives in our front yard. In the spring, some of the bees would leave the hives and then swarm and then usually cling to a tree branch which was neat to see. Growing up around them, somehow, rather than getting used to bees, I was always afraid of them, though I don't believe I have ever been stung by a honey bee.

Re: Beekeeping

LindaB671 — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:43:21 GMT

We had a pear tree growing up and I stepped on them several times 😞 Ouch!

Re: Beekeeping

WebWiseWoman — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 04:59:25 GMT

I would love to find more info on this and move to a bee-friendly area (currently in NV; too hot here, I've been advised). Please share your knowledge?

Thank you in advance!

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giselashoe — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 22:24:32 GMT

how about Colorado springs

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lesliek279823 — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 03:40:31 GMT

My wife and I are beekeepers in South Arkansas. We have been keeping bees at varying levels for 5 or 6 years. We find it fascinating.

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Anonymous — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:08:27 GMT

1 comment 👉(12/25/22) Any updates on your beekeeping @santaboba ? Thanks, Nicole

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santaboba — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:07:12 GMT

Hi, @Anonymous! Thanks for asking. I became a certified beekeeper last spring and have one healthy hive. I lost my second hive due to pests (hive beetles and wax moths), but plan to get more bees this coming spring to replace them. I've learned a lot during my first year of beekeeping and enjoy the process.

Re: Beekeeping

santaboba — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:54:12 GMT

That's wonderful, @lesliek279823! They're such fascinating creatures. Watching them brings me much joy.

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santaboba — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:55:53 GMT

I haven't been stung by any. They're actually quite gentle as long as they don't feel like you're threatening them. My kids and I will even let them climb onto their hands when we find them around the backyard away from the hives.