Tuesday, August 16, 2011

"What An Expectant Beekeeper Wasn't Expecting!"

deWayne and Erin discuss their hive findings...

Wax-Moths are slowly taking over this weakened hive caused by hive beetles...

Beetle Larvae crawling on top right corner of hive-box.

Wax moth larvae

Wax Worms clean up honeycomb after beetles collapse colony.


deWayne holds large wax worm.

The hivebox was disassembled, cleaned, and the frames frozen, until a new colony could be established.

"What Does Madrac's, The Vintage Bee, & Catholic Church Have In Common?"

The farm is managed by Guerry & Melissa Reagan

Melissa performing a demonstration in the Catholic Church's kitchen after our lectures.

Melissa shows bruised peach, and encourages others not to toss them out, but use them by removing bruised spot.

Melissa boils peaches in water for approximately 30-60 seconds, which helps remove the peeling.

Melissa removes the peaches from the stovetop and places peaches into a bowl of ice water for a few seconds.

Let the peeling process begin!

And now it's time to share these sweet treats covered in THE VINTAGE BEE'S HONEY!

Perishoners wait in line for their opportunity to purchase these lovely goodies from MADRAC'S and THE VINTAGE BEE COMPANY.


Contact The Vintage Bee Company or Madrac's for your next special event:  912-429-3695

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

"Bees Live With Me!"

I love this picture of three little bees flying onto their landing pad. This opening is linked to an observation hive inside of my livingroom!