tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post1410758837759935744..comments2022-07-19T07:48:28.683-04:00Comments on Belle, Book, and Candle: Honeybee: Lessons from an Accidental Beekeeper by C. Marina MarcheseBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-84967524866706719792013-05-03T09:25:55.808-04:002013-05-03T09:25:55.808-04:00Hi Kat. I could get swept away with the idea of ke...Hi Kat. I could get swept away with the idea of keeping bees, but like you say, it is a lot of work. The bees aren't the only ones keeping busy with the hives. The beekeeper has a big part in taking care of things. It is not all a 'toast-and-honey' life.<br /><br />I will look up "Telling the Bees". I like a mystery! Thanks for the suggestion.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-68130350014724750522013-05-02T17:50:12.849-04:002013-05-02T17:50:12.849-04:00Belle, we are all fascinated by bees. Even I have...Belle, we are all fascinated by bees. Even I have thought of beekeeping, and it sounds like way too much work for me.<br /><br />I just read part of a novel called Telling the Bees, which got an excellent review in the Washington Post, but was too much a mystery for my taste so I didn't finish it. <br /><br />I just can't get enough of bees!Kathttp://mirabiledictu.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-85789535499357983542013-04-30T09:00:20.542-04:002013-04-30T09:00:20.542-04:00Yes, Penny, Queenie is a queen bee. I just now ...Yes, Penny, Queenie is a queen bee. I just now 'got' why they call her Queenie! I love the old-fashioned hives that she has. So much more romantic looking that the wooden file cabinet looking ones of today. But perhaps not as easy to manage.<br /><br />I will look at Rebecca the Beekeeper's site. I love it when someone finds her passion! <br />Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-42693127095910662642013-04-30T08:56:16.582-04:002013-04-30T08:56:16.582-04:00Hi Lark. There is a lot of information in the book...Hi Lark. There is a lot of information in the book beyond how to set up hives and take care of your bees. Uses for the beeswax, an appendix on the many varieties of honey - the flower sources, the flavors, and even food pairings - and a couple of recipes. Very compelling reading...if you are into bees!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-41041746777978702322013-04-30T08:53:52.261-04:002013-04-30T08:53:52.261-04:00Isn't it amazing what treasures can be found o...Isn't it amazing what treasures can be found on the display tables at libraries? I'm sure this would have captured my attention as well, Belle, and have put it down in my little notebook of "books to read". I remember that scene with Queenie going to tell her bees. Queenie. She is a queen bee herself, isn't she? <br /><br />You might enjoy a blog about the life of a beekeeper. Rebecca talks about her hives, has some wonderful recipes, and is always a joy to read. romancingthebee.com/ Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-9150983341955151642013-04-30T08:51:40.799-04:002013-04-30T08:51:40.799-04:00Kathy, I love that your folks are renting to the b...Kathy, I love that your folks are renting to the bees! Bees need all the help they can get. How lovely that they get to eat that good honey from their own fields. <br /><br />I learned from this book that there are transient beekeepers who take their hives around to different flowering areas, let them do their pollinating magic, and then move on to the next orchard or field. Fascinating. Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-38310224347153117872013-04-30T08:46:02.753-04:002013-04-30T08:46:02.753-04:00Joan, I found out many things about bees and beeke...Joan, I found out many things about bees and beekeeping from this book. It also has some nice illustrations by Elara Tanguy which help. I certainly enjoyed it.<br /><br />I gave away my copy of Sue Hubbell's book long ago. Sigh. I see that she has written quite a few more. I will keep an eye out for them. I like reading books about life on the farm or country living. Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-31765531782147892772013-04-30T08:35:00.114-04:002013-04-30T08:35:00.114-04:00Bees are fascinating little creatures and we human...Bees are fascinating little creatures and we humans literally can't live without them. I'll look for this book right away. You also reminded me about the Sue Hubbell book, which I also read years ago and enjoyed.joan.kylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015342608992682333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-6545707557482632962013-04-29T21:05:28.278-04:002013-04-29T21:05:28.278-04:00This sounds like an interesting read. My mom and s...This sounds like an interesting read. My mom and stepdad have bee hives on their property. They don't own them, but they get paid in honey for allowing the bees to live there and everyone is happy :).Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-85184975219618785342013-04-29T16:37:34.368-04:002013-04-29T16:37:34.368-04:00A friend of mine keeps bees; I should get this boo...A friend of mine keeps bees; I should get this book for her. It sounds like one she might like.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.com