A bright idea or unmitigated disaster? I have just sat at the table with DD. A huge bowl of pasta for supper made with left over beef, a chilled glass of pinot and soft lighting.
The subject of bees came up. Now, my view is that if you respect the wee little critters, they could be a wonderful advantage to the tinyholding. Who doesn't love honey? Imagine the cakes, sweets, and glazes. A spoon full of honey makes MD a happy girl.
I am currently undergoing a variety of therapy courses to retrain as a phytotherapist/massage therapist. The advantages of having our own honey are infinite. A sideline to the tinyholding is going to be my own cosmetics. After all, what is the point in clinical herbalism if I can't make it pay? The pluses far outweigh the minuses.
We would locate the hive on the roof of the ground floor bathroom and kitchen. This would raise the bee line from any unsuspecting passers by. Not to mention team duck working in the garden. It would be accessed via a step ladder that is removed when not in use. This also affords us with added security for them.
So what is stopping us?
1. knowledge.
2. financing the project.
3. not wanting to upset the neighbours.
These, in my opinion, are merely hurdles to be vaulted. We can learn! Ignorance of a subject should never prevent a person from doing anything. Ignorance and lack of knowledge is not a negative. It is a starting block.
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Finance is, and will be for a long time yet, a means to gain appreciation of all we struggle to achieve.
As for upsetting the neighbours. A regular donation of eggs, preserves, veg and eventually honey should sort that one out. Everyone loves a generous neighbour.
Personally I relish the idea of street entertainment in observing the barefoot bee-keeper in action.
"ow, ow, bugger, ow!"
Perhaps DD will see the merit of footwear on this rare occasion......
but then, probably not!
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