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BEES ARE HERE!

I picked them up at Gates Mills Post Office this morning and installed them in the hive not long after.  With the help of my beekeeper contact from Cleveland Hts., Stan Hockey, we successfully introduced the colony to their new hive.  It was a relatively simple and extremely thrilling process.  We didn't wear any protective wear and nobody got stung.  That goes to show that honey bees aren't aggressive and only sting in response to quick, threatening movements.  After that we started planting in the rest of the beds.  It's a rewarding effort.  This afternoon we will finish that before the middle school students stop by tomorrow.  On Saturday I will check up on the bees before letting them do their thing for a month without interference.  Nate has the cedar coming today to make the three other raised beds.  Cedar has oils that naturally repel pests. 

Until Next Time,

Beekeeper Liam