Jan 18, 2014 | Bee Happy | 0 Comments
On Wednesday, I found the daffodils bowing their heads in dejection and saw more than a dusting of snow on my newly planted lettuce, spinach and sugar snap pea seeds. There was a blustery cold wind scattering the first brave maple blossoms, and the magnolia I saw... read more
Jan 18, 2014 | Bee Happy | 0 Comments
It’s under there, I just know it. Nestled under the snow at the moment, it’s hard to believe we’ll be seeing and smelling this plant in swamps and streams in less than a month. I for one will be happy to see anything green by then, with all the snow we’ve had this... read more
Jan 14, 2014 | Bee Happy | 0 Comments
The Friday Bee Chronicles by Janice Sina A thoughtful look at beekeeping that’s about more than bees. Volume 1, number 2 In addition to the two humans, one dog and one cat, there are virtually millions of creatures that inhabit the 40 acres we call home. The... read more
Jan 11, 2014 | Bee Happy | 0 Comments
Colors Bees See The faint scent of Sharyn’s Forever Young Intensive Hand Cream in Creamy Lavender wafts up from my tapping fingers as I type. Heavenly! And a reminder that spring with its delicious scents is right around the corner. Which means the bees will be out... read more
Jan 11, 2014 | Bee Happy | 0 Comments
The contents of your first aid kit: Band-Aids, rolled gauze, triple antibiotic, hydrogen peroxide, medical tape, alcohol wipes, honey . . . wait, honey? Yes, honey. Especially if you’re a sea turtle. Wait, a sea turtle? Every year numerous sea turtles are... read more
Jan 10, 2014 | Bee Happy | 0 Comments
Newington Library To Be A Hive Of Activity Monday The Bee Happy Co. will be at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library for an Introduction to Beekeeping program tonight from 6:30 to 7:30. See the article in The Hartford Courant here:... read more
Jan 8, 2014 | Bee Happy | 0 Comments
Welcome to The Friday Bee Chronicles, a weekly installment of beekeeping adventures from a different perspective. This isn’t a how-to column; instead it’s more of a why-I-did column and a thoughtful look at beekeeping that’s about more than the bees. I hope you... read more
Jan 7, 2014 | Bee Happy | 0 Comments
Volume 1, number 5 Welcome to The Friday Bee Chronicles, a weekly installment of beekeeping adventures from a different perspective. This isn’t a how-to column; instead it’s more of a why-I-did column and a thoughtful look at beekeeping that’s about more than... read more
Jan 4, 2014 | Bee Happy | 0 Comments
This is the time of year when many of us sit curled up in the corner of the couch with a seed catalog in our lap, turning down corners of pages . . . and pages . . . and pages. If you’re like me, the wish list is long but garden space, not to mention cash, may be in a... read more
Jan 4, 2014 | Bee Happy | 0 Comments
In the last Bee Chronicles installment, March was still going out like a lion instead of a lamb. Now, a few days into April, it seems spring has finally gotten the upper hand on winter, chasing it away with crocuses and spring peepers and territorial cardinal calls. ... read more
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