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Records Revisited Post 5 of 5 (last one I promise)

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Jason

I have pretty much exhausted this subject, but I must see it through to the end.  If you are coming in at the end feel free to visit Posts 1, 2, 3, and 4.  I have been discussing the use … Continue reading →

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Deer Stands and Smoker Fuel

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Jason

What in the heck would these two subjects have in common?  I have stated repeatedly that beekeeping has crept its way into almost every aspect of my life.  Last week on what will likely be one of the last nice … Continue reading →

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Are Bees Wild or Domestic?

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jason

I have been pondering the question whether to classify bees as wild or domestic creatures or if it even matters.  To most people I suppose it doesn’t matter, but with my background in biology and chemistry I am not comfortable … Continue reading →

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Records Revisited Post 4 of ??

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Jason

Realizing that I have now made it to 4 posts on this topic I hope I haven’t lost every single reader I ever had.  I will finish what I started though, because I do feel strongly about keeping good records, … Continue reading →

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Records Revisited Post 3 of ??

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Jason

This is part 3 in a series of posts about GNotes, an application I have recently began using to assist with the keeping of records of the bee operation. Taking notes: If you have been texting on your phone for … Continue reading →

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Records Revisited Post 2 of ??

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Jason

More on GNotes, a free application that I am currently using to keep my bee records. In order to use GNotes you will need to install it to your phone.  I will assume that you can figure that out, but … Continue reading →

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Records Revisited Post 1 of ??

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Jason

Back in June I posted about the importance of Records in beekeeping.  I have to say, this is the most challenging aspect of beekeeping for me.  Keeping up with the records always seems to get put off, then not done at … Continue reading →

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Everywhere I look…..

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Jason

I have mentioned before that I see bees everywhere I look and in everything I do.  I don’t know what it is, but even when I am trying to think of other subjects Apis mellifera will creep back into my … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Winter – Mouse Guards

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Jason

Here in Eastern Indiana it appears we are getting ready for fall weather.  The evening temperatures keep getting cooler and cooler.  There has even been some spotty frost.   Winter is coming. We are still having days when the highs … Continue reading →

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Something we must learn from bees

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Jason

Over the last couple of weeks I have been wrestling with an idea that I am still having trouble conveying.  I listen to a bee podcast, and the guy is always going back and forth on whether to feed and/or … Continue reading →

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