We got a phone call about 10 P.M. from the Rapid City Post Office, telling me that my bees, which weren’t supposed to be shipped before today, and really not expected to ship until 5/12, had just arrived from Georgia.
They’ll be at our local Post Office Monday morning. I still need to build the platform to place the hive on. At least I have the spot picked, and have materials on hand to do it.
This evening, I got my peas planted, and mulched the garlic & onion sets.
It appears that bees have turned the corner from the Colony Collapse disease. I’ve seen more honey bees than normal so far this spring season, which is a good thing! Saw my first Bumble Bee, yesterday.
Wisconsin bee keepers take their bees up north to Warren, WI where the Cranberry Bogs are and release them to pollinate the cranberries when they’re in bloom. I think we’re #2 (behind Maine) in cranberry production, we alternate with Idaho for potatoes and CA for milk. :)
I really regret not taking all of the beehives & equipment offered me by a friend years ago!
Would love to see pictures or read more description when you’re up and running! :)
We may not have honey, but we make our own Maple Syrup, which is sticky fun. ;)
Ruh Oh. Guess you’ll be pretty busy this weekend. I think we are finally past the frosty nights here. At least I hope so.