Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The Cherry Trees



The Cherry trees blossom and the bees bring the first big honey flow.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

The firs nectar



The willow trees - Salix caprea - are blooming now. The bees bring the first nectar and pollen needed for the broad rearing.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

The Christmas


Merry Christmas,
The Urban Family Apiaries.

Monday, December 21, 2009

The Solstice


The outside temperature is from -12°C to -10°C.
The inside temperature of the beehive is on the photo. 

Friday, September 11, 2009

The Feeding of Bees





We are feeding our colonies. We are using 27 litres of the sugar syrup (3:2) for the good wintering.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

The Beeswax Candles



The candle light brings a secret which is lighting in the darkness.

Monday, June 1, 2009

The Queen cell story III

The young queens are laying eggs in our nucs. On the photo is the first sealed brood of this queen.