Outside my window, falling ever so gently, snow! Hey, hasn't anyone told the weatherman it's the middle of May? I'm zipping up winter jackets and putting stocking caps on the kids as they go outside to start chores. I know enough, not to put the winter clothes away until the middle of June. Brrrr...
So, want to know the latest addition to the farm? Bees. That's right. We went and picked some bees up on Tuesday. Poor things are probably wondering what happened to spring. This is a learn as I go project, so I would sure welcome your advice. I have one hive and some supers, a veil, hive tool, and smoker. What else should I have on hand? I'm feeding them now, as we hardly even have dandelions blooming yet. I did start mowing the lawn, yesterday, but I hit a piece of baler twine and I may have toasted the mower.
My tiller is in need of a new air filter and gas line. I'm having a hard time finding parts, but I hope to get them ordered today. I really NEED to get my garden tilled even though we only have 32 degrees right now. It's filling up with grass and parts of it look like my lawn.
2 comments:
WOW! Snow! I live in the deep South so.......that is hard to imagine. I hope you have fun with the bees. I love fresh raw honey!
Hi Rhonda,
I heard northern MN got snow. Thank goodness it doesn't hang around for long.
Congrats on the bees. Can't help you with advise, sorry. We have beekeepers taking care of ours but if I learn anything, I will certainly pass it on.
~ Carol
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