I love raising bees, but have been looking for a vintage hive...however, the other day at Sisters',
I was strolling the grounds looking for pictures...and there it was...
in all it's glory...
my hive...
Isn't it just the cutest!!!That's what I thought...
so now the business of cleaning and repairing in under way.
I can't decide whether to paint white or to use a waterseal
to retain the weathered patina...
All of the frames have been scraped,a new bottom has been installed...
Now for the caulking...and the bees...However, it may be too late in the season for me to order my queen and her slaves,
but if so, there is always next year,
and I will continue to plant flowers and trees for food source
when my lil' critters do arrive.
Can you feel my thrill...?
Next, the chickens...heehee...
