When we moved to the farm in the fall of 2013, bees were high on the list. In the fall of 2014, feeling more settled after our move, we planned to add bees AND goats for 2015. We got a baby sister instead.
So here we are in early 2016 - with an extra child in tow- and the goal of adding bees ahead. Goats will have to wait, but we are excited to be moving forward even in small steps.
To prepare for bees, we have spoken with local beekeepers, read books, and researched supplies. We are slated to have our first hive this April. We are soaking up all of the bee information we can while we wait. My current favorite bee book is A Book of Bees and How to Keep Them by Sue Hubbell.
This gentle book relates Sue's vast experience with bees and the country setting in which she ran her commercial operation at the time. It is the perfect winter read as we prepare our minds and homestead for bees.
When we order our supplies, such as a hive tool, smoker, and jackets, I will update this post with what we have ordered.
This gentle read of Sue'
