Spring time 2012

This is my second year as a beekeeper, and it sure is satisfying.  There is something about having these wonderful little creatures in your hands with the sweet and healthy honey dripping through the fingers that simply has to be experienced. I have been quite impressed with how well educated the most of my clients have been this year.  Most are more than willing to wait for the proper beekeeper to take care of their bees than to have them exterminated.  Yet there is still the idea most have that simply taking the bees from them is all the work that is involved.  Actually it is just the beginning of the work.  After the initial capture, the bees are then transferred to a hive, which for a swarm is quick work, but in my experience has been disappointing, since most bees will leave the new hive if they don't have it just the way they want it. The cut out is even more involved. The comb has to be transfered to the new hive which involves cutting and stapling the honey dripping and bees going crazy.  Don't get me wrong this is enjoyable but time consuming work to be done just right.  Once they are moved in it is off to the garden where watching them enjoy their harvest is relaxing and fun.  I hope the next time you stop to smell the roses, you enjoy the little bee inside too!