Where bees, blooms, and bounty flourish
When starting a bee colony, beekeepers can choose between nucleus colonies (nucs) and packages of bees. Nucs offer a head start with an established queen and brood, making them less risky. Packages provide valuable learning experiences but require more management. The choice depends on budget, experience, and desired involvement.
When you’re standing in front of a beehive, suited up and wondering what to do next, it can be overwhelming. Beekeeping is full of decisions: Do I add another box?…
After a harsh winter, all plants have survived, showcasing their hardiness. Progress is evident with a new fence for the orchard and relocation of bee hives for better health. A bloom diary will assist in continuous forage for bees, while older buildings like the horse stable will be refurbished, marking a season of renewal.
May on Our 200 Acre Farm is the perfect time to prepare your garden beds for winter planting. With cooler weather arriving and autumn rains softening the soil, you can…
Autumn on Our 200 Acre Farm is a beautiful season of shifting colours and cooler mornings, making it an ideal time to assess your orchard and plan your pruning. Pruning…
As autumn settles in on Our 200 Acre Farm, deciduous trees begin to drop their leaves, covering the ground in a crunchy blanket of potential. Instead of sending these leaves…
As summer begins to fade on Our 200 Acre Farm, it’s time to shift your beekeeping focus towards preparing your hives for the cooler months ahead. Autumn preparation helps ensure…
As summer begins to wind down on Our 200 Acre Farm, the garden is still producing an abundance of fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Preserving this seasonal bounty helps reduce waste…
February might feel like the tail end of summer, but there’s still plenty you can plant to keep your garden productive into autumn on Our 200 Acre Farm. By sowing…
Preparing Your Hives for the Summer Honey Flow Summer on Our 200 Acre Farm means warm days, flowering paddocks, and busy bees. It’s the season when nectar is flowing, colonies…
