Okay, progress setting up the apiary today.
Took down a couple of very small trees - just a bit larger than saplings, maybe 5 inch diameter. My beloved did the deed, with me providing support. Mostly moral support, but at one point I needed to pull the saw out when he leaned on the tree. Hey, we are amateurs but we practice as much safety as we know how.
I put the first coat of paint on the top of the roof - I got the optional roof for my top bar hive. Nice color. Mediterranean Teal. Mythic non-toxic paint. Pics when I finish.
This feels good, to make more progress. I have the electric fence, want to get some half inch metal hardware cloth to lay flat around the outside of the fence for some extra added kick if needed.
Still some to-do items - bunches of them. But we are getting closer to ready!
I heard the neighbors' lawnmowers today, and recalled hearing that sometimes bees go after loud things like lawnmowers? Someone please tell me this is a myth.
Took down a couple of very small trees - just a bit larger than saplings, maybe 5 inch diameter. My beloved did the deed, with me providing support. Mostly moral support, but at one point I needed to pull the saw out when he leaned on the tree. Hey, we are amateurs but we practice as much safety as we know how.
I put the first coat of paint on the top of the roof - I got the optional roof for my top bar hive. Nice color. Mediterranean Teal. Mythic non-toxic paint. Pics when I finish.
This feels good, to make more progress. I have the electric fence, want to get some half inch metal hardware cloth to lay flat around the outside of the fence for some extra added kick if needed.
Still some to-do items - bunches of them. But we are getting closer to ready!
I heard the neighbors' lawnmowers today, and recalled hearing that sometimes bees go after loud things like lawnmowers? Someone please tell me this is a myth.