It takes honeybee workers ten million foraging trips
to gather enough nectar to make one pound of honey.
–Bees of the World
A few of you have asked me if I have received my bees yet. Sadly, it is not to bee this year. After spending a good amount of time reading this winter about beekeeping, I decided that I am going to try to work with a local beekeeper and learn some bee tending skills first. There is SO much more to it then just plopping a box of bees in the yard. Next year though for sure!
Today was a virtual Bee Bonanza at the post office! I have to admit after reading the newest Martha Stewart magazine, I became smitten with the idea of collecting antique honey pots and skeps. ("Egad…not something else"….says the ever patient husband).
This dear little Goebel honey pot was waiting for me today. Ebay makes it waaaaay to easy to become a collector of anything, doesn't it? BAAD Ebay….good Ebay! 🙂
In addition to the cute little honey pot was a surprise package from 2 of my most favorite customers…Lorraine and Pat. These fabulous Canadian knitters always make me smile!
I was absolutely blown away today by their kind and generous gift. Do these ladies know me or what?
Inside the box was a beeutiful bounty of bee goodies!
Pat made a wonderful knitting bag with a beautiful purple fabric trimmed with golden bees and tucked here and there are these sweet little baby bees.
Lorraine made these fabulous little bee markers with the cutest little bees and a bee skep.
There was also a bee book, a bee tea infuser….some of the most fabulous smelling tea called Blue Lady…a little honey pot and some other beeutimus goodies. Thanks Ladies!!!
All of this bee activity prompted me to coax that elusive queen bee out of her dark hive………it won't be long before she has my devoted attention!
The Woolen Rabbit 
Love all those bees! The color of your shawl – gorgeous!
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You’ve got bees everywhere! Don’t get stung now. 🙂
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Bzzzzz, bzz bzzzz bzz bzzz bzzzzzzzzz…..
Someday you’ll be able to translate that, when you speak bee better.
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I can’t top Terry’s comment.
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What a fabulous surprise! Its so great when themes come together like that. Keep us updated on your bee training this summer.
Looking forward to seeing more of your shawl too. You’re making me desirous of honey, and some of that gorgeous coloured yarn!
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Love Terry’s comment! Remember that bee song you posted? Hehe.
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You’re gong to be known as the Bee Lady. Nice loot!
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BEEautiful! 🙂
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I love the bee thing you’re knitting–gorgeous!
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Kim! What a wonderful idea to collect the honey pots. I have learned a lot about bees from your site, actually. I became interested in bees when I read The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. I want to read the books you have recommended on bees, as well. I can’t wait to see how your collection grows, and I hope you’ll share photos!
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We just had some bee news in Utah – some people were trying to force a couple to remove 40 hives from their property (they allowed local beekeepers to use their property). Fortunately, the city said they could stay.
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OMG! I’m soooo jealous!! What an awesome gift.
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I am loving all the bee things! It is indeed beetiful!
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Your bee collection is off to a great start!
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You’ve inspired me… once I finish my current shawl, I think it will finally be time for the Bee. 🙂
I would be afraid to have a hive in my own yard on purpose, though. It’s probably a good idea that you are going to do more research first! 😉
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Hello,
My son has been very interested in bee keeping lately.
He wants to build bee boxes.I see he has sent off for plans for bee boxes.
Its nice that people care,with the Bee shortage.
Our neighbors also have boxes.
John was wondering if he set them up also would it affect the neighbors bees.
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Kim- I’m more of a visual learner as well, I learn by doing.
And beekeeping, well, probably better to have more experience.
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What wonderful people Lorraine and Pat are! Those stitch markers are perfect as is the knitting bag. Buzz buzz
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all the little goodies are bee-u-tee-full 🙂
Apprenticing with a local bee keeper sounds so very wise – good for you. Enjoy your time there.
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Whoops, I think I erased my comment. I was going to say that we wanted to get bees this spring but also decided to get some hands-on training first. Our neighbor raises bees and has offered to teach us some things.
I love the honey pot. I have been using my grandmother’s as a sugar bowl (she used it for grated cheese!) but after many reglueings it finally bit the dust last week when I accidentally swiped it off the counter. I will miss that thing. I wonder if I can find a similar one on eBay? (Unless you get it first.)
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