While the benefits of visiting Florida mid-winter may not be entirely evident, I’d like to share with you why us northern Illinois residents might find inspiration in such a trip. (PS. This was a working trip for Nate, and I just came along for moral support. Seriously.) Market research. While in Florida, Nate and I … Continue reading The Fox Plot meets south Florida
I just bought* two more beehives and honey bees to reside therein, with intent of growing my backyard apiary to four hives this season. Let me back up and explain a bit. Last year, after several years of keeping bees for other folks, I took the plunge and began keeping bees here at the Fox … Continue reading Upcoming Beehives at the Fox Plot
Life at the Fox Plot during the winter may be perhaps slower, but there are important happenings nonetheless. Such activities include but are not limited to: 1. Fretting about the bees and the cold temperatures, followed by peeking inside the hives for activity of any kind then worrying that some lone bee will fly out … Continue reading The Fox Plot: Plotting the 2012 growing season
