Wow, how time flies. We’ve got a lot of catching up to do.
Finally, nice warm(ish) weather has arrived here in Washington, DC. We decided to take advantage of it and pop open the lids of our hives to see what havoc the winter may have wreaked. We were pleasantly surprised to find … Continue reading
It’s been quite some time since we posted on Ash Hill Apiary. 2014 was quite a year and our heads are still spinning. We went into the fall with two strong hives and they both made it through the winter. … Continue reading
A Prayer in Spring Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers today; And give us not to think so far awayAs the uncertain harvest; keep us hereAll simply in the springing of the year. Oh, give us pleasure in the … Continue reading
Giant hornets kill dozens in China What the…?
Since we’re not posting much these days, we decided to share this:
Why don’t we talk about the bees anymore? Is it fatigue? Ennui? Catching too many reruns of Call of the Wildman? Whatever it is, it had better stop soon.
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
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