Category Archives: Beekeeping

Raccoons, the Birds, and the Beez

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I suppose that might sound like the title of a children’s book, or perhaps a suggestive play or novel. But no, this is a G-rated blog, and it’s just an update on the wildlife here at HA. I started off … Continue reading →

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Hiving the Package Bees

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The phone rang early yesterday, around 7:30am. The caller id said “US Government”, so as my wife answered I thought “either the Feds are after us for something, or else my package of bees has arrived”. Fortunately, it was the … Continue reading →

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Things Will Be Buzzing Soon

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

After a fair amount of consideration (and consultation with The Management here at HA), I have decided to get back into beekeeping. I had a hive back at my old place in Kentucky, and it was a fun and rewarding … Continue reading →

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