My son got me started with beekeeping
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 7:22 pm
When he asked me if he could establish a beehive in my Broad Ripple backyard, I was hesitant. I personally wouldn't mind but you know, "What will the neighbors think?"
As it has turned out, most of my neighbors love the bees. They see it as a way of keeping the bee population growing and they are quite fascinated with the entire process. Plus, a single hive doesn't allow the bee population to get out of hand. I just tell them: Stay away from the hive and there will be no problems whatsoever.
We did not take any honey last year from the first season with a new brood. And the hive did amazingly well over one of the most brutal winters that I can remember. This year, we will be harvesting honey, the hive is quite full right now.
I want to start a second hive and would love to learn more about how to do this. I will try to make the meeting this month. What streets is the Delaware Township office near? Major intersection would be good.
I'm really looking forward to the honey harvest.
As it has turned out, most of my neighbors love the bees. They see it as a way of keeping the bee population growing and they are quite fascinated with the entire process. Plus, a single hive doesn't allow the bee population to get out of hand. I just tell them: Stay away from the hive and there will be no problems whatsoever.
We did not take any honey last year from the first season with a new brood. And the hive did amazingly well over one of the most brutal winters that I can remember. This year, we will be harvesting honey, the hive is quite full right now.
I want to start a second hive and would love to learn more about how to do this. I will try to make the meeting this month. What streets is the Delaware Township office near? Major intersection would be good.
I'm really looking forward to the honey harvest.