I’m now in my second year of beekeeping and am continually amazed and enthralled with honey bees, so much so, I applied and have been accepted to the UC Davis, California Master Beekeeping Program!
I am currently trying to raise money to pay for the program and have started a GoFundMe campaign. If you or someone you know would like to support bees in general or me specifically, please donate to Sandy’s master beekeeping quest!
Thanks for your support!
Earlier this year I applied for the UC Davis California Master Beekeeping Program. Below is my letter of acceptance!
This program uses science-based information to educate stewards and ambassadors for honey bees and beekeeping. As part of the program, I’ll be taking classes, actively involved in community outreach and education, as well as mentoring.
An even better shot!
Look who I found while kayaking along the water’s edge on Lake Clementine!
I’ve had bears, swarms and now wonky wax! Beekeeping is just…beekeeping, every day there’s something new.
In this photo the bees built honey comb which attached to the top part of the frame and hangs parallel to the foundation. The bees can access the comb from both sides. It’s actually how they would naturally build comb if they were housed in a tree cavity. But why they’re building it here, I have no idea!
This is brace comb. It spans between two frames connecting them. You can also see the pretty white-capped honey. That’s what it looks like when it’s ready to harvest.
Thick and thin.
Why?
Alas, the bees have found my deck! This year I’ve planted several plants that attract bees, like cosmos and gay feather. But best of all is they’ve found a close water supply.
It’s was very hot last week. Seven consecutive days over 100 degrees and this week in the 90s. The bees have finally found my pot of snake grass that sits submerged in water. Bees are now alighting to and fro!
The gay feather just started blooming a few days ago. The bees are all over it. I’m happy they’re enjoying my flowers as much as me.
