Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Backyard beekeeping 101

I know its been a while since you made this post b...

2010-11-17T08:26:30.762-08:00

I know its been a while since you made this post but I was wondering how your beekeeping went through the summer. Did you get lots of honey? I've been a beekeeper for many years. I live on the other side of the state from where you live but I always liked the Seattle area. I very much hope your post inspired many of your readers to take up beekeeping, its a great hobby.

Wow thats great - Beekeeping is an excellent hobby...

2010-03-13T15:50:56.004-08:00

Wow thats great - Beekeeping is an excellent hobby (or business). It is quite addictive though - I love my bees...

Hey guys, I’m doing an article on the Ballard Bee ...

2010-01-27T11:32:24.815-08:00

Hey guys, I’m doing an article on the Ballard Bee Company for MyBallard.com and I would love to talk to any of you who have hosted a bee hive or have anything to do with Ballard Bee Company. And I'd love to hear about your experience with these classes! Please email me at emilyf3@uw.edu? Thanks! -Emily

Awesome that you are taking that class. I took a b...

2010-01-07T14:06:13.287-08:00

Awesome that you are taking that class. I took a beekeeping class and it was so interesting and rewarding! Haven't gotten my bees yet but the info we learned in class was taught by a man who has been a beekeeper for over 30 years. You go girl!

That is just too cool. I would consider doing that...

2010-01-06T21:14:22.399-08:00

That is just too cool. I would consider doing that if I didn't have three year olds. Somehow I don't think think three year olds and bees are the best idea.... That and my 6'5" husband is terrified of flying insects so he would probably move out. I guess I will just live my bee dreams through you.

I love bees. Wonder if they have the hive borrowi...

2010-01-06T20:54:23.290-08:00

I love bees. Wonder if they have the hive borrowing in Ohio? Have to check.. what a great idea!

I keep mason bees- That count???

2010-01-06T18:50:09.391-08:00

I keep mason bees- That count???

Borrowing a hive sounds so cool! Bee keeping is fa...

2010-01-06T10:00:58.723-08:00

Borrowing a hive sounds so cool! Bee keeping is fascinating, but since my husband is allergic to several varieties of the winged dears, I haven't put much effort into researching the hobby. Wicked pisser, because I do love honey and having it straight from your own backyard would be divine.

I am jealous! I just bought a bunch of used equipm...

2010-01-06T07:48:26.454-08:00

I am jealous! I just bought a bunch of used equipment and hives, but no idea how to get started yet. Scared of bees, too. Oh well...

I'm going to start bee keeping this year as we...

2010-01-06T07:35:51.621-08:00

I'm going to start bee keeping this year as well. One of the goals for this month in fact is ordering my top bar hive. I advise anyone considering keeping bees to look into the top bar hive. Lots of very interesting information out there.

I'm lucky, because although I live in the city, my mom lives on five acres and she's just as eager to keep bees as I am. So, they will be living with her, pollinating her raspberries and roses.

That is awesome. I wish there was such classes in ...

2010-01-06T07:12:52.956-08:00

That is awesome. I wish there was such classes in our area. We are looking into beekeeping ourselves and hope to get going this year or next. Luckily, we have a friend nearby that has his own hive and he is willing to help us get started. I look forward to your updates!

How very excellent. I am allergic to bees but wou...

2010-01-05T23:11:30.873-08:00

How very excellent. I am allergic to bees but would love to have a hive of Australian native bees as they don't sting. I seem to attract the little things and have even been stung in my sleep and in a fully screened hosue to boot. Recently a block of land was cleared just down the road and it was that of the loacl bee man. Real Estate won as our area is under redevelopment and I was saddened that his hives have left our area.

I am jealous. I'd 'borrow' a hive in ...

2010-01-05T22:44:12.900-08:00

I am jealous. I'd 'borrow' a hive in a heartbeat. I wonder if I can find a service like that in the Bay Area ...

Enjoy your classes!

We'll be hosting bees this summer through Ball...

2010-01-05T21:29:25.069-08:00

We'll be hosting bees this summer through Ballard Bee Co. - can't wait. We have friends who have lots of extra hive stuff if you do decide to keep your own. They are very knowledgeable, and we got honey gifts for Xmas! Maybe see you at Tilth's Lawn to Lettuce class in the Spring - that's the one I'm most excited about!