Comments on: To Bee or not to Bee? http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/03/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/ Preparing Deseret, one blogger at a time Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:19:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: HansenHives http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/03/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/#comment-2319 HansenHives Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:39:00 +0000 http://www.utahpreppers.com/?p=1442#comment-2319 Hansen Hives & Honey Co. teaches beekeeping classes in SLC, as well as pollinator workshops. Hansen Hives & Honey Co. teaches beekeeping classes in SLC, as well as pollinator workshops.

]]> By: Making Tallow Candles | Utah Preppers http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/03/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/#comment-2292 Making Tallow Candles | Utah Preppers Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:05:30 +0000 http://www.utahpreppers.com/?p=1442#comment-2292 [...] During my research on old world candle making, I learned several things about candles.  Primarily, beeswax candles really are the way to go.  Tallow candles really don’t smell good, give off a lot of soot when they burn and are quite soft at room temperature.  During the middle ages, the wealthy used beeswax candles while the paupers used tallow.  This was because beeswax candles were more much more expensive but preferred because of their pleasant smell and lack of giving off soot.  All this tells me that in a TEOTWAWKI situation, beeswax candles will be the premium over tallow candles.  This is all the more reason to get into beekeeping and to have several hives when things collapse.  If you’re interested in being able to make beeswax candles now, or in the future, be sure to check out the excellent article we have on beekeeping! [...] [...] During my research on old world candle making, I learned several things about candles.  Primarily, beeswax candles really are the way to go.  Tallow candles really don’t smell good, give off a lot of soot when they burn and are quite soft at room temperature.  During the middle ages, the wealthy used beeswax candles while the paupers used tallow.  This was because beeswax candles were more much more expensive but preferred because of their pleasant smell and lack of giving off soot.  All this tells me that in a TEOTWAWKI situation, beeswax candles will be the premium over tallow candles.  This is all the more reason to get into beekeeping and to have several hives when things collapse.  If you’re interested in being able to make beeswax candles now, or in the future, be sure to check out the excellent article we have on beekeeping! [...]

]]> By: Real Self Reliance » The Self Reliant Web Digest #10 http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/03/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/#comment-2243 Real Self Reliance » The Self Reliant Web Digest #10 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:50:58 +0000 http://www.utahpreppers.com/?p=1442#comment-2243 [...] To Bee Or Not To Bee? (Utah Preppers) – I’m going to be getting a couple of hives this year, so I’ve been reading up on it. [...] [...] To Bee Or Not To Bee? (Utah Preppers) – I’m going to be getting a couple of hives this year, so I’ve been reading up on it. [...]

]]> By: Erin Kolowich http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/03/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/#comment-1274 Erin Kolowich Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:51:53 +0000 http://www.utahpreppers.com/?p=1442#comment-1274 Hello Bryan...don't know if your still maintaining this website...if you are...i am interested in seeing your top bar hives sometime if you still do an informal class like you did last spring....could you please let me know? Hello Bryan…don't know if your still maintaining this website…if you are…i am interested in seeing your top bar hives sometime if you still do an informal class like you did last spring….could you please let me know?

]]> By: Bryan http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/03/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/#comment-516 Bryan Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:57:00 +0000 http://www.utahpreppers.com/?p=1442#comment-516 Daren, I just got off the phone with Spanish Fork City planning. They told me that they have nothing that in the city ordinances that pertain to beekeeping, and that it would be fine to keep a hive of honeybees in your yard. Hip! Hip!..... Daren,
I just got off the phone with Spanish Fork City planning. They told me that they have nothing that in the city ordinances that pertain to beekeeping, and that it would be fine to keep a hive of honeybees in your yard.

Hip! Hip!…..

]]> By: Bryan http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/03/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/#comment-1902 Bryan Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:57:00 +0000 http://www.utahpreppers.com/?p=1442#comment-1902 Daren, I just got off the phone with Spanish Fork City planning. They told me that they have nothing that in the city ordinances that pertain to beekeeping, and that it would be fine to keep a hive of honeybees in your yard. Hip! Hip!..... Daren,
I just got off the phone with Spanish Fork City planning. They told me that they have nothing that in the city ordinances that pertain to beekeeping, and that it would be fine to keep a hive of honeybees in your yard.

Hip! Hip!…..

]]> By: Bryan http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/03/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/#comment-513 Bryan Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:41:44 +0000 http://www.utahpreppers.com/?p=1442#comment-513 I would also suggest contacting your local ciy offices to see if there are any ordinances that pertain to beekeeping. If there are not, then they typically could fall under a "nuisance" catagory. This is where contacting your neighbors is cruical. Informed neighbors will not view your honeybees as a nuisance. A little honey during harvest time goes a long way with keeping the neighbors happy. Have a "Plan B" in the event that someone complains and you have to move your hive. Having fresh water for your bees will keep the bees away from the neighbors leaky hose bibs. Other ideas on Friday. Development is detroying the habitat for the honeybee as well as other native pollinators. It is important to keep honeybees in urban areas. Check out Chicago's City Hall. They have a green roof where 2 hives of honeybees are kept. The mayor of Chicago understands the importance of the honeybee. I would also suggest contacting your local ciy offices to see if there are any ordinances that pertain to beekeeping. If there are not, then they typically could fall under a “nuisance” catagory. This is where contacting your neighbors is cruical. Informed neighbors will not view your honeybees as a nuisance. A little honey during harvest time goes a long way with keeping the neighbors happy. Have a “Plan B” in the event that someone complains and you have to move your hive. Having fresh water for your bees will keep the bees away from the neighbors leaky hose bibs. Other ideas on Friday.

Development is detroying the habitat for the honeybee as well as other native pollinators. It is important to keep honeybees in urban areas. Check out Chicago’s City Hall. They have a green roof where 2 hives of honeybees are kept. The mayor of Chicago understands the importance of the honeybee.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/03/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/#comment-1901 Bryan Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:41:00 +0000 http://www.utahpreppers.com/?p=1442#comment-1901 I would also suggest contacting your local ciy offices to see if there are any ordinances that pertain to beekeeping. If there are not, then they typically could fall under a "nuisance" catagory. This is where contacting your neighbors is cruical. Informed neighbors will not view your honeybees as a nuisance. A little honey during harvest time goes a long way with keeping the neighbors happy. Have a "Plan B" in the event that someone complains and you have to move your hive. Having fresh water for your bees will keep the bees away from the neighbors leaky hose bibs. Other ideas on Friday. Development is detroying the habitat for the honeybee as well as other native pollinators. It is important to keep honeybees in urban areas. Check out Chicago's City Hall. They have a green roof where 2 hives of honeybees are kept. The mayor of Chicago understands the importance of the honeybee. I would also suggest contacting your local ciy offices to see if there are any ordinances that pertain to beekeeping. If there are not, then they typically could fall under a “nuisance” catagory. This is where contacting your neighbors is cruical. Informed neighbors will not view your honeybees as a nuisance. A little honey during harvest time goes a long way with keeping the neighbors happy. Have a “Plan B” in the event that someone complains and you have to move your hive. Having fresh water for your bees will keep the bees away from the neighbors leaky hose bibs. Other ideas on Friday.

Development is detroying the habitat for the honeybee as well as other native pollinators. It is important to keep honeybees in urban areas. Check out Chicago’s City Hall. They have a green roof where 2 hives of honeybees are kept. The mayor of Chicago understands the importance of the honeybee.

]]> By: ekim http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/03/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/#comment-511 ekim Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:29:30 +0000 http://www.utahpreppers.com/?p=1442#comment-511 I don't know the specifics for your area, but in my experience, as long as you are up front with your neighbors you should be fine. If you are worried about zoning, you can check with your local city offices. You are next door to Mapleton, are you considering going to the free bee class there this Friday? If so, be sure to RSVP so Bryan knows how many people to expect. If you can't make it there is the class in Orem later this month, but that one is $20. I am most looking forward to getting a list of good equipment for getting started. With all the different sizes of boxes, different frames, etc. I am not quite sure where to start. Also, having several people order all their equipment together should help save a few dollars. I don’t know the specifics for your area, but in my experience, as long as you are up front with your neighbors you should be fine. If you are worried about zoning, you can check with your local city offices.

You are next door to Mapleton, are you considering going to the free bee class there this Friday? If so, be sure to RSVP so Bryan knows how many people to expect. If you can’t make it there is the class in Orem later this month, but that one is $20.

I am most looking forward to getting a list of good equipment for getting started. With all the different sizes of boxes, different frames, etc. I am not quite sure where to start. Also, having several people order all their equipment together should help save a few dollars.

]]> By: ekim http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/03/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/#comment-1900 ekim Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:29:00 +0000 http://www.utahpreppers.com/?p=1442#comment-1900 I don't know the specifics for your area, but in my experience, as long as you are up front with your neighbors you should be fine. If you are worried about zoning, you can check with your local city offices. You are next door to Mapleton, are you considering going to the free bee class there this Friday? If so, be sure to RSVP so Bryan knows how many people to expect. If you can't make it there is the class in Orem later this month, but that one is $20. I am most looking forward to getting a list of good equipment for getting started. With all the different sizes of boxes, different frames, etc. I am not quite sure where to start. Also, having several people order all their equipment together should help save a few dollars. I don’t know the specifics for your area, but in my experience, as long as you are up front with your neighbors you should be fine. If you are worried about zoning, you can check with your local city offices.

You are next door to Mapleton, are you considering going to the free bee class there this Friday? If so, be sure to RSVP so Bryan knows how many people to expect. If you can’t make it there is the class in Orem later this month, but that one is $20.

I am most looking forward to getting a list of good equipment for getting started. With all the different sizes of boxes, different frames, etc. I am not quite sure where to start. Also, having several people order all their equipment together should help save a few dollars.

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