by Katrina | May 25, 2016 |
We have officially been beekeepers for 14 days! That sounds pretty awesome. So exactly when do we get to lose the title of newbies? 10 years? oh…. I am realizing there are a lot of similarities between new beekeepers and new parents. Before the bees arrived we...
by Katrina | May 18, 2016 |
So now that you have heard Rachael’s take on pick-up day here is my side of the story. I had regrets as soon as we got in the car. I drove and Rachael began applying fresh lipstick and practiced her selfie poses. OH GOOD GOLLY! I barely brushed my hair. I...
by Katrina | May 12, 2016 |
The day has FINALLY arrived! Today we are picking up our bees. Today we become bee mamas. Today I am freaking out a bit. When it was months away Rachael and I decided that we would buy the bee hat, veil and gloves. We didn’t need the full bee suit. We were not...
by Katrina | May 10, 2016 |
Today I am extremely nervous and excited. I am finally introducing my Book Basset readers to the Girls Bee Haven blog that Rachael and I have created together. WELCOME BOOK BASSET PEEPS! They have been hearing for the past year about our plans to become beekeepers,...
by Katrina | May 6, 2016 |
This is such a unique and stunning drink that will definitely be a refreshing treat for your guests this summer. Click on the picture for the entire article, courtesy of Power of Positivity.
by Katrina | Feb 24, 2016 |
Whoa! I need to sit down again. Last nights class was…HORRIFIC! Rob Zombie would have run screaming. If you don’t know who Rob Zombie is..well..he has the word “zombie” in his name, so really that is all you need to know about him. Now back to...
by Katrina | Feb 21, 2016 |
Our friend Terri, future recipient of one of our hives, tested a wonderful granola bar recipe with honey as a major ingredient. She found this tasty treat at the Minimalist Baker Website. It was a huge hit with her family, and I would love to give you my opinion, but...
by Katrina | Feb 17, 2016 |
Rachael found this poster by Claire Jones, and I am in love. I have been using it as a reference while at the nursery picking out seeds that attract bees. It is available on Claire’s Etsy shop The Garden Diaries. Click here to view this...
by Katrina | Feb 4, 2016 |
Our first beekeeping class was a bit overwhelming. I was first shocked that the classes were going to be two and a half hours long. I wondered what on Earth can the instructor talk about for two and a half hours every Wednesday for 6 weeks? Well, apparently a lot. The...
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