Tag: hives

Episode-143- Build A Top Bar Hive – Part 2

Tony Teolis January 2, 2013 0 Comments
During my break from being int he office I had come up with several activities to keep me busy. Well I didn't get around to most of them as my family has kept me busy. But one plan that was not going to be interfered with was building 2 top bar hives (Kenya style). At the time I came up with the plan to build this style hive I still had two strong honey bee hives in Langstroth hives and as you...

Episode-73- To Bee Or Not Two Bees

Tony Teolis April 7, 2012 1 Comment
To Bee a beekeeper at this time in life for me is the natural and right thing to do  - The benefits of beekeeping Two Bees? Part of things to do for a better life  Beekeeping for Dummies and the Back yard beekeeper really got me excited to want to know more.  Been thinking about it for two years and started last year  Had some gardening skills and experience put to production and this seemed...

Episode-66- Spring Into Action With Honeybees, Gardening And Cherry Blossoms

Tony Teolis March 24, 2012 0 Comments
This is one of the 61% of the years that Punxsutawney Phil is WRONG! And I'm loving it. Busy as all get out with the honeybees and trying to keep them at home to make a honey harvest. Not sure what will happen but if I did read Mother Nature's early signs of spring correctly then all this work will be worth. Well actually it will be worth it regardless what happens. Spring is here and it's...

Episode-44- Beekeeping For Dummies Book Review

Tony Teolis February 9, 2012 0 Comments
Today I wish to introduce you to Beekeeping for Dummies by Howland Blackiston. I have in my hand the first queen cage I received when my package of bees arrived in April of 2011. My neighbors take turns asking me why I raise honey bees and I like to reply that it’s the riskiest thing my wife will let me do. But actually I am fascinated by the life of a honey bee colony and how hard and...