DC’s in the middle of a heat wave. So, the girls are working hard to keep the hives cool. We’re sure the guests at this weekend’s nuptials at Ash Hill will be doing the same. Although Saturday’s booked with a … Continue reading
No, this recipe isn’t from Aunt “Bee’s” Mayberry Cookbook, but I thought it warranted publishing, especially with all the recent press about insect consumption around the globe. Evidently the eating of insects can help improve the world’s food resources. I’m … Continue reading
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Spring has most certainly sprung at Ash Hill Apiary. The robins are hopping in droves, their broods already hatching; the grass is green and the azaleas and dogwoods are blooming. We’ve got peas and beans and baby lettuces poking up … Continue reading
What a couple of days–a captured swarm, successful nuc relocation and more. The Spring beekeeping season is well underway. Updates to come.
They identify four factors leading to colony death: parasites, pesticides, poor nutrition, and genetics. If you want to read the whole thing, go here: http://www.usda.gov/documents/ReportHoneyBeeHealth.pdf Share the findings with friends, family and anybody who will listen. This is important stuff, … Continue reading
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