This is the tale that began in 2006 in my first year of beekeeping in Atlanta, GA. ...there's still so much to learn.
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I began this blog to chronicle my beekeeping experiences. I have read lots of beekeeping books, but nothing takes the place of either hands-on experience with an experienced beekeeper or good pictures of the process. I want people to have a clearer picture of what to expect in their beekeeping so I post pictures and write about my beekeeping saga here.
Along the way, I've passed a number of certification levels and am now a Master Beekeeper Enjoy with me as I learn and grow as a beekeeper.
I have had six blueberry bushes in my yard for the last three years. No blueberries ever came to fruition! This year with the age of the bushes and the rain, and, of course, the bees, I actually have blueberries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Linda I noticed the same thing with my bushes. With the increase of pollinators came an increase in berries. Which also came an increase in deer eating my blueberry bushes LOL :)
I've lost blueberries for the past couple of years due to late freeze and delay in picking (the bluejays got them before I did) but this year I have tons of berries. What's funny, though, is that although this is the first year with honeybees in the garden, bumblebees were actually the ones that worked the blueberries. My honeybees seemed to be too busy with pollen from another source. I'll be covering my bushes with net in the next few days to keep the birds from feasting again.
Linda I noticed the same thing with my bushes. With the increase of pollinators came an increase in berries.
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I've lost blueberries for the past couple of years due to late freeze and delay in picking (the bluejays got them before I did) but this year I have tons of berries. What's funny, though, is that although this is the first year with honeybees in the garden, bumblebees were actually the ones that worked the blueberries. My honeybees seemed to be too busy with pollen from another source. I'll be covering my bushes with net in the next few days to keep the birds from feasting again.
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