WE GOT BEES

A huge thing happened this month on our Homestead.

We got BEES!

This will come as a surprise to many LONG TIME PODCAST LISTENERS.

Years ago we released a Podcast Episode all about Bees.

In that episode I mentioned my fear of bees, and how I would never do bees.

That is still true. I will never do bees myself.

BUT

We now have bees on our homestead. They were Free! And SOMEONE ELSE IS DOING ALL THE WORK!

A local beekeeper is using our farm to house some bees. He gets the land to use, his bees get access to our awesome pastures, and in turn we get sooo much!

Bees don’t just produce Honey. Bees are a major pollinator on your property. Everyone knows your gardens and fruit plants need pollination to thrive. But did you know that bees can improve your pastures?

Our pasture is clover heavy. Many species of clover require the help of pollinators, and I recently read an article from LSU Ag Center all about how cattle farmers are partnering with bee keepers, planting clover plots for the bees. It said “When pollinated by honeybees, clover will set seed more rapidly and effectively, benefiting the cattle producer who wants to provide nutrient-dense forage for winter livestock grazing.”

The point is bees can help your garden grow, your pastures grow, AND YOUR CATTLE GROW!

And if you can sponsor a BEEK you will in return get the benefits of having a thriving homestead. PLUS, usually you can get some delicious honey out of the deal. (we do!)

All the benefits of having bees with none of the work (or stings) for free!

If that sounds good, watch the interview I did with Kaylee of the Honeystead. We talked all about bees, and also hosting bees!

And if you are one of the brave ones who want to do bees yourself (I am a wuss with bees, but there really isn’t much to be worried about if your not allergic) Kaylee shares info on everything you need to get started, and how to find good bee mentors.