I was told by our mentor, Kathy, not to disturb the bees for a bit so I try to restrain myself. I quietly brought sugar water for the first week or two as they got settled and we added the honey supers (boxes) to the hives so they can start making their own food. Other than that, I periodically peak at them buzzing around from afar. Jim Bob and I have plenty to keep us busy.
Jim Bob and I finally inspected the the bees this weekend to check on their progress. I am pleased that 5 of the hives are doing great. I had found one with some dead bees and no live ones a week or so ago. Today, I was pleased to see active bees building cells for the queen to lay eggs. One of the hives looks like the community is beginning to work in the honey super. I really cannot wait to try our first batch of honey!
I finally cleaned out the two beds in our ‘weed garden’. I bought some tomato, pepper, and cucumber plants at Lowes and planted a few seeds into the beds as well. The peas seem to be sprouting but most of the other seeds are not showing much life. Maybe because I caught Maple and Booboo digging in the beds. We finally solved that problem today by fencing the garden with cattle panels.
It has been a beautiful spring this year. Unlike the past several years, we have had spring rains and mild temperatures. I am pleased with the progress we made though there is so much more to do.
The most joyful news were the visitors who were driving through Texas and stayed overnight. Jim Bob and I met Derek nearly 20 years ago, in Nulato, Alaska. Derek is a remarkable man who is a supportive anchor of so many and engages and educates others all over the world on the importance of 5 anchors and building webs of support. I am grateful for his friendship as well as finally meeting his exceptional wife, Laura. It was such a treat to tell stories, catch up, and simply enjoy each other’s company.
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