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In 2006 I bought 50 beehives. Life happened and I was forced to abandon the project. In March 2015 I began again with the 3 surviving hives................................................................................................ I have moved my blog to a new site at: https://honeyhomestead.blog/

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Angry Bees In My Bonnet & Hive Beetle Management

Angry Bees In My Bonnet & Hive Beetle Management


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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Hive Bottom Blueprint: Save Money Ripping 2×4’s Down To Size

Hive Bottom Blueprint: Save Money Ripping 2×4’s Down To Size

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Book Review: The Wonders Of Beekeeping


Book Review: The Wonders Of Beekeeping
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Monday, March 4, 2019

When There Is No Time For Sleep, Progress Suffers


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Total Hives:

Spring 2006: 50 Hives
Spring 2015: 3 Hives
Spring 2017: 5 Hives
Spring 2018: 7 Hives

Current:
17 Hives
1 Five Frame Nuc
0 Mini Nucs

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