Category Archives: Bees

What’s Happenin’ Round The Farm

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Grampy

The gals inspected the Bee Hives yesterday. The frame being held has capped honey at the top. The Little Woman says” they are going to lay brood below the honey barrier they are making at the top. Me well I … Continue reading →

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Turnip Blossoms And Taking Advantage

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Grampy

I planted turnips last fall. The Little Woman wanted to try a recipe a friend had given her. With the lack of rain we had the crop did not make it. I tilled under most of them this spring and … Continue reading →

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Henbit and Dead Nettle

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Grampy

Your reddish-purple hue does please the eye Grace betwixt the sauntering rows of last years crop No sting you feed the honey bee Soon to feel the farmers wrath Sprayed or plowed down under Henbit and Dead Nettle

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Understanding Seeps In

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Grampy

My daughter Bex is looking to see if the Queen is alive in her queen cage. A bee appears to be inspecting Bex as well. The bee is probably in defense mode ready to give up his life to protect … Continue reading →

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