tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post3954792904094271057..comments2024-03-29T03:27:37.284-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: BEEHIVE WARNING SIGN1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-64077114037621611262016-09-21T22:03:48.854-05:002016-09-21T22:03:48.854-05:00Guess what we bought last weekend? A couple of cr...Guess what we bought last weekend? A couple of crape myrtles!! I'm going to put them in the bee yard area. I like how you thought of using the shade and the sun for different reasons. And while I"m not that artistic, that's not a bad idea. I'll have to do some research, ha. Thanks!!!<br />1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-20249534790078752632016-09-21T22:01:33.369-05:002016-09-21T22:01:33.369-05:00Persistance pays off, right? We keep our eye on t...Persistance pays off, right? We keep our eye on the prizes, saving the bees and getting some honey! 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-55838263278239701772016-09-21T22:00:37.934-05:002016-09-21T22:00:37.934-05:00It is stirring for sure. It was bittersweet, that...It is stirring for sure. It was bittersweet, that's the word I was looking for. Thank you. Yep, we'll see. It's enough time to make all the right decisions. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-2276530998139569542016-09-21T21:59:02.391-05:002016-09-21T21:59:02.391-05:00Well thanks for this. Glad you enjoyed! Well thanks for this. Glad you enjoyed! 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-55907537296374364892016-09-21T21:57:26.636-05:002016-09-21T21:57:26.636-05:00Aww, thanks for that. We'll see but all signs...Aww, thanks for that. We'll see but all signs point to yes, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-34284871371219193062016-09-21T21:57:07.224-05:002016-09-21T21:57:07.224-05:00Thank you for the great links, I'm off to read...Thank you for the great links, I'm off to read all about them. Love the idea of hay bales, will have to keep some of those around in the winter. And the article on keeping summer bees cool is perfect. thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-5123608704091905482016-09-21T21:47:16.067-05:002016-09-21T21:47:16.067-05:00Definitely, already scoping out some sites. :-)
...Definitely, already scoping out some sites. :-)<br /><br />Thanks, hope you are having a great week!! 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-23824667116273027832016-09-21T21:45:48.645-05:002016-09-21T21:45:48.645-05:00t Amen Travis!! I'll pay a ransom, ha.
I&#...t Amen Travis!! I'll pay a ransom, ha. <br /><br />I'm looking into some shade options but there are some great trees that might do the same too. We'll see, fingers crossed!<br /><br />Stay cool I think lower humidity is coming!<br /><br />1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-3086628877423501632016-09-21T21:42:00.826-05:002016-09-21T21:42:00.826-05:00Thanks, it's fun for sure, and serves a purpos...Thanks, it's fun for sure, and serves a purpose...well, WILL at some point now, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-34502196830573563152016-09-21T21:41:37.959-05:002016-09-21T21:41:37.959-05:00Yep, I'm pretty sure we're going to try ag...Yep, I'm pretty sure we're going to try again. Looking for more shady spots now. Bees, really are a pretty hands off livestock of sorts, hands off in that you don't really mess with them daily, you just check on things weekly, every couple of weeks. Stay tuned!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-52104224857485886812016-09-21T21:38:38.071-05:002016-09-21T21:38:38.071-05:00Thanks, it can't hurt, right? Plus it's k...Thanks, it can't hurt, right? Plus it's kinda fun, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-27222659114314847452016-09-21T06:25:46.232-05:002016-09-21T06:25:46.232-05:00I still say several crape myrtles will provide ple...I still say several crape myrtles will provide plenty of respite from the heat. By trimming them so they have a canopy as opposed to being bushes, they provide a very cool and shady spot with FLOWERS to keep them happy. Yes, A shade several feet above them will definitely help. Supposedly, bees can remember which hive is theirs. Otherwise, they cannot find their home if there are even two hives.<br /><br />My picnic area was in full sun in the middle of the day. However, by three pm the neighbor's trees and bushes started to provide shade and heat reduction. Since I never invited people until 4 pm with actual meal at 6 pm, we had the benefit of shade and cool even in torrid weather. I did deliberately set up picnic area in full sun because of early spring and late fall need for a bit of warmth. <br /><br />I saw someone was painting simple pictures on the front of her multiple hives because bees get confused with hives alike. She had something like red flowers on one hive, green leaves on the other, simple child-like drawings. If you ever plan on two hives, I would start the first one with pictures/designs.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-65402904691349445132016-09-20T17:17:38.135-05:002016-09-20T17:17:38.135-05:00a good thing to have a sign. keep trying; you wil...a good thing to have a sign. keep trying; you will be successful!anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-6953174553668264742016-09-20T17:13:09.830-05:002016-09-20T17:13:09.830-05:00I am so pleased that the bee bug is starting to st...I am so pleased that the bee bug is starting to stir again for you. It must have been a bitter-sweet reminder when the sign arrived though.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-56061223765753233102016-09-20T16:13:00.210-05:002016-09-20T16:13:00.210-05:00Nice of you to put up nice signs for the bees to r...Nice of you to put up nice signs for the bees to read!! Around here we sometimes see signs with this message: Slugs are kindly directed to the neighbours garden, this one is full!<br />We learned so much about bees on our applesafari, that I have written about. Among other things we learned that if the bees are bewildered before establishing themselves, they may fly somewhere else than you want them to but if you direct them right they will stay faithful!! I am fascinated. Thank you for this inspiring post!!!Fairtraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02517527131786415943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-76359980212141049332016-09-20T14:45:22.380-05:002016-09-20T14:45:22.380-05:00Ask glad you're not giving up. I loved hearing...Ask glad you're not giving up. I loved hearing about the bees.Gemmagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625612887962398195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-55698857468382906142016-09-20T13:45:45.466-05:002016-09-20T13:45:45.466-05:00Great sign to have up.
Might consider having the ...Great sign to have up. <br />Might consider having the hives to where they receive the morning sun; <br />( getting the bees an early start ) and afternoon shade and might also consider building a caged area for the hives; keeping large critters from knocking them over; plus will give them some sort of wind break as well. In winter; if get cold temperatures, surround the hives with hay bales will also block the cold winds and giving the hives protection<br /><br />http://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/8-proper-beehive-placement-tips/<br /><br />Keeping bee hive cool during heatwave http://www.beekeeping.isgood.ca/equipment/how-to-keep-a-beehive-cool-during-a-heat-wave<br /><br />http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/keep-summer-bees-cool.aspx<br /><br />Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-86135147343931294852016-09-20T12:51:38.416-05:002016-09-20T12:51:38.416-05:00Deeper shade for the next try.Deeper shade for the next try.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-34400020512619068162016-09-20T11:51:29.610-05:002016-09-20T11:51:29.610-05:00Good idea about the bee hive sign.
I’m so glad t...Good idea about the bee hive sign. <br />I’m so glad that you’re going to continue your beekeeping. <br />I was wondering if you could construct a shade roof several feet above your beehives to keep down the heat in the middle of summer. The roof could be good quality shade cloth, which you could add in summer and then remove in cooler temperatures. <br /><br />On a funny note, Travis Herzog, the Houston Channel 13 meteorologist, posted this on his facebook page with the hashtag #FreeAutumn: <br /><br />Dear Spring and Winter,<br />We think Summer kidnapped Fall.<br />Help.<br />Sincerely,<br />All of Houston<br /><br />:) <br />Texas Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547037404676565726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-48564243019585001952016-09-20T10:21:33.934-05:002016-09-20T10:21:33.934-05:00that so cute!that so cute!jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-22636075068900699022016-09-20T09:20:28.191-05:002016-09-20T09:20:28.191-05:00I am so glad you are continuing with your bee keep...I am so glad you are continuing with your bee keeping. I am still toying with the idea of trying them at the lake.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-12224430026033853962016-09-20T09:19:31.617-05:002016-09-20T09:19:31.617-05:00The sign is a great idea!The sign is a great idea!Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com