A natural companion to flower and vegetable gardening is beekeeping. Learn about how you can keep bees to shore up the honey bee populations that are in serious decline, supplement your income or turn it into a business, and have more productive gardens with the help of these little miracle workers.
We have invited David Glaser, candidate to be an Episcopal priest, and avid beekeeper, to host a Q & A. Since beginning two hives last year, he and his "girls," as he affectionately refers to them, have produced 44 pounds of honey.
David plans to add four more hives this year. He has much knowledge to share, especially for those who are venturing out with their bees for the first time.
I asked David when the best time to open the hive and inspect things is, and he said, "When it's sunny, always when it's sunny. They are a lot more ornery when it is cloudy."
How many times have you been stung? "Oh, not even 5 times. Plus, the keeper should talk to the bees. They learn the sound of your voice. When you lift the lid, they naturally become more active, trying to determine if the hive is in danger, but I start assuring them with my voice. No kidding, the sound of their buzz changes and becomes calmer."
More from David in the ensuing weeks, but start asking questions!
