Kendal's Bees

Checking in on the bees now that it's spring time! I like to do a thorough check of my hives once the weather is consistent warm. It's very invasive, so I only try to do something like this once or twice per year. This helps me assess the health of the bees and choose my breeding hives. These bees are certainly thriving in @urbanartichoke 's yard. #Repost @urbanartichoke Hive check by @kendalsbees we are so happy that the hive is healthy and bursting with busy bees #bees #beekeeper #pollinators #organicgardening #honey #growyourown #urbanfarming #californialiving http://ift.tt/2C80riU

#Repost @sagerfamilyfarm Spring has sprung! We've got some beautiful weather out here, the bees are buzzing, and I'm getting a chance to do some initial assessments of the hives. Going to be doing a lot of splitting this year! (Splitting = dividing a strong, healthy hive to form one or more new colonies) http://ift.tt/2nKrlsV

#Repost @sagerfamilyfarm It took me forever to figure out why all of my bees were coming back to the hive with a green spot on their backs! These are bees who are returning from foraging on rosemary. The stamen (the part of the flower with the pollen) of a rosemary flower hangs over the top of the bee when she sticks her head in to collect nectar. The flower gets pollinated, the bee gets a sweet nectar treat http://ift.tt/2BYtvJm

#Repost @sagerfamilyfarm Another little tropical honey bee enjoying a sip of nectar by the beach at Waikiki. http://ift.tt/2GwAEEk

#Repost @sagerfamilyfarm I found this little lady collecting pollen from this interesting beach plant, not sure what it is, but a very cool flower! http://ift.tt/2FqKMgB