The Bee-log
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Time to fire up grandpa's extractor
Before the honey-storm: our old prototype extractor in the center, and our settling tank on the right. What's new on the farm: The heat is here and so is the honey! With the crops in full bloom and the sun...
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In the eye of the storm
What's left of the grain bin next door, after our Friday storm. What's new on the farm: A belated Canada Day and Independence Day to everyone! I hope you all had some time to kick back, enjoy a refreshing drink,...
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60 pounds of honey in 3 days
Our crew putting out formic acid pads on the brood boxes to help kill Varroa mites in the hives. What's new on the farm: Last week, I mentioned that we put some honey supers onto the hives, but it would...
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Heading into the honey flow
The first honey boxes going out on the yard. Each vertical stack is one colony. The bottom boxes are for brood, and the third box is for honey. What's new on the farm: With the official start of summer, the...
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A steady summer rhythm
Cruising the yard after all the hives were unloaded off the truck. What's new on the farm: We've settled into a steady rhythm here in Saskatoon. The main honey harvest is now only about 1.5–2 months away. June is usually...
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A snapshot of our little piece of earth
The sky is full of bees as we're unloading the hives in Saskatoon. What's new on the farm: The bees have all arrived back home in Saskatoon! It has been a much calmer, drama-free week since they got back. In...
