tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6607181914334527258.post7874248121730969080..comments2024-03-14T08:41:44.903-04:00Comments on Flannel Jammies Farm: first hive check of the season...Flannel Jammies Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17013629180007052701noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6607181914334527258.post-83893036491262310352015-03-08T20:59:07.316-04:002015-03-08T20:59:07.316-04:00This particular hive was very lightly stained with...This particular hive was very lightly stained with a pickling stain then clear varnish. We also have painted hives, and our top-bar hive was simply rubbed with tung oil.Flannel Jammies Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013629180007052701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6607181914334527258.post-66208946160055176172015-03-08T20:57:04.415-04:002015-03-08T20:57:04.415-04:00What did you use to protect your hive boxes? Mine ...What did you use to protect your hive boxes? Mine are sitting in the dining room waiting to be painted. I love the natural look of yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6607181914334527258.post-18383569004327296152015-03-08T19:50:32.517-04:002015-03-08T19:50:32.517-04:00Suzanne, you'll be fine! It is a bit daunting ...Suzanne, you'll be fine! It is a bit daunting at first... so much information! But it brings so much joy! The field day in April is fantastic. Make sure you have your bee jackets/veils/gloves for that day. If you ever have questions, just ask!Flannel Jammies Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013629180007052701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6607181914334527258.post-23757982406121971892015-03-08T19:39:10.729-04:002015-03-08T19:39:10.729-04:00Love the pictures! Tom and I just finished our bee...Love the pictures! Tom and I just finished our beekeeping class, joined the guild, got on the list for a mentor, and on the list for a nuc. We are collecting equipment, and in April, we have our first "hands on" experience. We are so excited and a bit nervous. So, we appreciate your up date! <br /><br />Suzanne and Tom Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6607181914334527258.post-37601330521777380022015-03-08T19:38:28.368-04:002015-03-08T19:38:28.368-04:00Love the pictures! Tom and I just finished our bee...Love the pictures! Tom and I just finished our beekeeping class, joined the guild, got on the list for a mentor, and on the list for a nuc. We are collecting equipment, and in April, we have our first "hands on" experience. We are so excited and a bit nervous. So, we appreciate your up date! <br /><br />Suzanne and TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com