tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11468615.post2871813490243518653..comments2023-03-30T04:34:13.915-04:00Comments on City Bees Blogspot: DC's Own Girls Are Flying High!Phanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11241590817326972746noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11468615.post-3961316837660953542010-08-31T07:58:54.829-04:002010-08-31T07:58:54.829-04:00One consideration to look into is whether or not k...One consideration to look into is whether or not keeping bees is permitted in your area. Although honeybees are beneficial to any area, local regulations usually do not allow keeping bees in properties close to recreational places. Bees are beneficial in two ways. One, they help in pollinating plants and crops. Second, they drive away more aggressive insects, such as hornets and wasps. Be sure tokeeping beeshttp://www.safebeekeeping.com/keeping-bees/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11468615.post-86837034805646723022009-08-18T19:44:45.928-04:002009-08-18T19:44:45.928-04:00Two almost-quick responses!
Why a hive top feeder...Two almost-quick responses!<br /><br />Why a hive top feeder now? This particular hive was started from a relatively late package this year, and I had a hard time with all my packages this time. They need feeding support throughout their whole first year. <br /><br />Question 2: giving the hive cappings wax and honey:<br /><br />When I harvested this year's crop from other hives, I saved the Phanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11241590817326972746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11468615.post-85520163117381137512009-08-18T18:19:34.097-04:002009-08-18T18:19:34.097-04:00I'm finding your blog for the first time and w...I'm finding your blog for the first time and want to say Congrats! on your success and to say Thanks for the thoughtful and lively blog.<br /><br />I'm a first year newbee beek and am working with several friends on two hives. It's been a rocky year for us and we are struggling a bit. But we're optimistic for the remaining season.<br /><br />But two quick questions about your Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671664823930015095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11468615.post-31212721346907182962009-08-11T10:56:52.406-04:002009-08-11T10:56:52.406-04:00I am glad that was you! I have sort of a strange q...I am glad that was you! I have sort of a strange question. I want to write an article for Bee Culture about how you, specifically how you as a small business person, find and work with other small businesses in the DC area. I am passionate about using local foods in local restaurants and stores, so this article would be right up my alley. I know you don't know me, are probably busy, and may farfromgruntledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638865012026130738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11468615.post-32804640714713140952009-08-10T08:25:44.437-04:002009-08-10T08:25:44.437-04:00yup, that was me, but not from this hive!yup, that was me, but not from this hive!Phanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11241590817326972746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11468615.post-38613048893981310792009-08-09T20:15:04.000-04:002009-08-09T20:15:04.000-04:00hey! i am visiting your blog for the first time an...hey! i am visiting your blog for the first time and it is actually because i am looking for the dc bee keeper who supplied honey for the restaurant at which i work, Corduroy. Could this be you, by any chance? The honey was delicious, as was the ice cream, and I was hoping to learn more!<br /><br />thanks,<br />gwen<br />www.farfromgruntled.blogspot.comfarfromgruntledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638865012026130738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11468615.post-35420310970569245652009-08-07T16:05:45.817-04:002009-08-07T16:05:45.817-04:00another wonderful post, thx very much. as a secon...another wonderful post, thx very much. as a second year beek, i find it very helpful to read of the trials, tribulations and hard-earned successes of (especially) more experienced beeks such as yourself.<br /><br />i am now @ 3 hives and last week harvested my first full (medium) supe of honey frames. (woo hoo!) living in silicon valley, i am not as concerned about cold weather / letting them Calvin and Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991519419187281462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11468615.post-27594969766612333332009-08-07T15:33:11.105-04:002009-08-07T15:33:11.105-04:00I love your blog! I am trying to learn as much as...I love your blog! I am trying to learn as much as I can about backyard beekeeping and hope to start my own hive(s) next spring. I've enjoyed reading your entries very much. Thank you for sharing.Allison in Santa Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11762548955886495149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11468615.post-19648182475907881152009-08-05T13:27:29.858-04:002009-08-05T13:27:29.858-04:00Thanks so much for you blog,I live vicariously thr...Thanks so much for you blog,I live vicariously through it! I've always been interested in bees and the relationship the "keepers" and the bees have. I'm really encouraged to start my own colony and start my own relationship with these amazing little creatures.lttwhivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943171098431253204noreply@blogger.com