Comments on: Beekeeping 101

By: martymankins

martymankins — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:36:12 +0000

I’ve always been a bit afraid of most buzzing things, but as an adult, that fear has turned more into respect (except when it comes to wasps, who IMO, serve no purpose in life). Bees, on the other hand, do serve an amazing purpose. And I will learn to always let them be in their own world.

Amazing photos and behind the scenes details.

By: jenny

jenny — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:55:50 +0000

tracy lynn: they don’t really poop in your yard. they might poop on your scooter, though.

serap: hive failure is the name of my new punk band.

cheryl: is there even scientific evidence that humans have souls? and wait… can vegans not eat honey? no cheese, no honey… that’s not a life worth living!

natalie: Heyoooo! sweet!

By: natalie

natalie — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:31:57 +0000

ok…i’ve been thinking about this whole sex a mile up thing, and i realized something. bees are like the originators of the mile high club! go bees!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:14:25 +0000

I just read an article about how there’s basically scientific evidence that dogs have souls, and now it seems like bees do too. I’m really going to need to become a vegan one of these days. But until then, I’ll try to find me some of that tasty local honey.

By: serap

serap — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:37:35 +0000

You really are the fountain of all bee knowledge Jen! I’ve always preferred organic and locally produced honey… it is much tastier. Hive failure sounds very sad.

By: Tracy Lynn

Tracy Lynn — Sun, 17 May 2009 04:40:23 +0000

I think we need to stop the bee madness. I have felt this way since you told me they poop in my yard. Of course, I don’t have a yard, because I live in a city. It still disturbs me.

By: jenny

jenny — Sun, 17 May 2009 04:24:54 +0000

dave2: would that make her a drag queen? get it? drag? cigarette? OMG, it’s just too much!

shari: no kidding! talk about the walk of shame.

dee: i know – when are we getting a hive?

natalie: that’s what they told us – i know, seems pretty crazy doesn’t it?

serap: i think if you buy honey from any local beekeepers, like at a farmers’ market or organic grocery story, it would all be A-OK (plus super yummy). it’s the massive commercial beekeepers that don’t necessarily strive for a balanced hive – apparently they often load the hives on semis and drive them from field to field to gather pollen – it’s very disorienting to the bees, and contributes to hive failure.

By: serap

serap — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:20:51 +0000

I’m a bit concerned about the greedy beekeepers (as well as those that smoke all over my honey)… I want to make sure that the honey I buy is non-greedy, like I make sure my tuna is dolphin-friendly. Any advice?

By: natalie

natalie — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:06:08 +0000

a mile up in the air? are you serious? i wouldn’t expect to find any bugs a mile up. wow.

By: dee-dee

dee-dee — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:26:32 +0000

perfect recap … can’t wait to set this up in the backyard!