Yonten
@yonten.bsky.social
Busy gardener, grounds keeper, beekeeper, baker, animal carer, wildlife nerd and milk chocolate lifeform. Posts may contain dogs.
Ok, I gotta say. So. Damned. Tired. Of scrolling through my feed all about beekeeping and the vast majority of it is this Jason Statham movie. Jeez, grrrr and stuff. I'm here for beekeeping for fudge sake. Not some idiot action movie. There. Rant over.
January 8, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Ok, I gotta say. So. Damned. Tired. Of scrolling through my feed all about beekeeping and the vast majority of it is this Jason Statham movie. Jeez, grrrr and stuff. I'm here for beekeeping for fudge sake. Not some idiot action movie. There. Rant over.
Just occasionally I get a good idea. On one property I look after I've hit upon a solution for folk complaining I don't keep my phone on me on 4.5 ha / 11 ac of grounds. Can I call it a social media app with notifications? 🤪
October 22, 2023 at 10:40 PM
Just occasionally I get a good idea. On one property I look after I've hit upon a solution for folk complaining I don't keep my phone on me on 4.5 ha / 11 ac of grounds. Can I call it a social media app with notifications? 🤪
Reposted by Yonten
This is the Apiary of Inzerki, in southern Morocco, the oldest traditional apiary in the world. It was established in the 16th century and is situated at an altitude of 1000ft where the bees have easy access to mountain flowers and herbs. The beehives within are woven from reeds.
October 22, 2023 at 7:59 AM
This is the Apiary of Inzerki, in southern Morocco, the oldest traditional apiary in the world. It was established in the 16th century and is situated at an altitude of 1000ft where the bees have easy access to mountain flowers and herbs. The beehives within are woven from reeds.
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paging @weirdmedieval.bsky.social
"These were magic spells once used by beekeepers across Europe to control and direct their precious honeybees and prevent them from flying off when they gathered into a swarm."
"These were magic spells once used by beekeepers across Europe to control and direct their precious honeybees and prevent them from flying off when they gathered into a swarm."
The Magic Spells That Herded Medieval Bees
For European beekeepers, “swarm charms” were once a tool of the trade.
www.atlasobscura.com
October 22, 2023 at 8:50 AM
paging @weirdmedieval.bsky.social
"These were magic spells once used by beekeepers across Europe to control and direct their precious honeybees and prevent them from flying off when they gathered into a swarm."
"These were magic spells once used by beekeepers across Europe to control and direct their precious honeybees and prevent them from flying off when they gathered into a swarm."
In my opinion, Mr. Barret should receive a knighthood, praise, admiration, and a lifetime of love and respect from the population of this planet. #beekeeping
www.bbc.com/news/uk-engl...
www.bbc.com/news/uk-engl...
October 18, 2023 at 8:09 PM
In my opinion, Mr. Barret should receive a knighthood, praise, admiration, and a lifetime of love and respect from the population of this planet. #beekeeping
www.bbc.com/news/uk-engl...
www.bbc.com/news/uk-engl...
🌱 I was given one of these beautiful little solar lanterns. And I think I'm in love. Definitely going on my Christmas list. Want to get more to hang under a big magnolia tree. Check out sonnenglas.
October 18, 2023 at 7:10 PM
🌱 I was given one of these beautiful little solar lanterns. And I think I'm in love. Definitely going on my Christmas list. Want to get more to hang under a big magnolia tree. Check out sonnenglas.
Wow, wow. Double rainbow. All. The. Way
October 18, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Wow, wow. Double rainbow. All. The. Way
Candle making is such a pleasure, but somehow I always manage to forget how much of a real pain in the ass it is cleaning up afterwards. #beekeeping
October 16, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Candle making is such a pleasure, but somehow I always manage to forget how much of a real pain in the ass it is cleaning up afterwards. #beekeeping
My new mantra. Definitely a keeper
October 16, 2023 at 7:07 PM
My new mantra. Definitely a keeper
A glorious early autumn late afternoon hanging out with the girls and checking things over. Loving it. #beekeeping
October 16, 2023 at 7:04 PM
A glorious early autumn late afternoon hanging out with the girls and checking things over. Loving it. #beekeeping
https://pca.st/episode/5db4ba22-3120-4133-965c-1e6e80c11894
Glorious podcast, if you're into that sort of thing.
Considering bees as part of the family
Glorious podcast, if you're into that sort of thing.
Considering bees as part of the family
Episode 71: Telling the Bees - This is Love
For a long time, beekeepers have told bees their news. They’ve told their bees about weddings, and when people they know have died. It’s said that if they don’t, the bees will leave their hives,...
pca.st
August 22, 2023 at 3:47 PM
https://pca.st/episode/5db4ba22-3120-4133-965c-1e6e80c11894
Glorious podcast, if you're into that sort of thing.
Considering bees as part of the family
Glorious podcast, if you're into that sort of thing.
Considering bees as part of the family
I WAS using a bucket for the tools and bits I need to work on the bee hives. Friend made a box out of wood scraps for what I need, and I spent a glorious 2 afternoons in the shade painting it. It's possible that from this moment henceforth I'll be addicted to stencils.
August 18, 2023 at 10:17 PM
I WAS using a bucket for the tools and bits I need to work on the bee hives. Friend made a box out of wood scraps for what I need, and I spent a glorious 2 afternoons in the shade painting it. It's possible that from this moment henceforth I'll be addicted to stencils.
🌱 Bringin in the good stuff. Sweet Italian cherry toms and Tabasco chilli. Gonna be overrun in the coming weeks.
August 3, 2023 at 6:59 PM
🌱 Bringin in the good stuff. Sweet Italian cherry toms and Tabasco chilli. Gonna be overrun in the coming weeks.
Thinking of putting this in a frame
August 1, 2023 at 3:45 PM
Thinking of putting this in a frame
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More fun with beekeeping.
Bottling the cut comb from the last honey harvest into jars.
Bottling the cut comb from the last honey harvest into jars.
Cut Comb Honey Bottling - July 2023
Bottling the cut comb from the last honey harvest into jars.
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July 30, 2023 at 4:42 PM
More fun with beekeeping.
Bottling the cut comb from the last honey harvest into jars.
Bottling the cut comb from the last honey harvest into jars.
🌱 I definitely need to learn some tips for flower arranging. As it is, I just put long ones at the back and short ones up front, but so so satisfying to prepare a small gift like this from the garden
July 28, 2023 at 7:05 AM
🌱 I definitely need to learn some tips for flower arranging. As it is, I just put long ones at the back and short ones up front, but so so satisfying to prepare a small gift like this from the garden
Just when I thought I'd finished a full day chainsaw session, and old cedar sheds this 20m from where I was standing. Now gotta get up there to clean it up too. Just hope it's not too bad. Grrrrrr , I guess the resident tree spirits didn't appreciate the work
July 26, 2023 at 6:06 PM
Just when I thought I'd finished a full day chainsaw session, and old cedar sheds this 20m from where I was standing. Now gotta get up there to clean it up too. Just hope it's not too bad. Grrrrrr , I guess the resident tree spirits didn't appreciate the work
Loving this crepe myrtle doing it's thing in the heat
July 23, 2023 at 5:04 PM
Loving this crepe myrtle doing it's thing in the heat
Next honey super ready for the busiest bee hive
July 23, 2023 at 11:53 AM
Next honey super ready for the busiest bee hive
🌱 You know, you're some of the folk in my day who I know will get a kick out of this as much as I do. Was given a small chunk of sprouting red ginger from Sumatra in April. Look at this monster now. Can't wait to get a chunk into a Lemon tea.
July 21, 2023 at 8:06 PM
🌱 You know, you're some of the folk in my day who I know will get a kick out of this as much as I do. Was given a small chunk of sprouting red ginger from Sumatra in April. Look at this monster now. Can't wait to get a chunk into a Lemon tea.
Oh yes, beekeepers have a feed
Using https://skyfeed.app/, I made a Beekeeping feed:
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7yoku6ecesrllopmfylrvflp/feed/aaadejeh3cpxs
I think it will work for others.
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7yoku6ecesrllopmfylrvflp/feed/aaadejeh3cpxs
I think it will work for others.
July 21, 2023 at 5:15 AM
Oh yes, beekeepers have a feed
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No video on Bsky yet, so here’s a link to a short beekeeping thing
Cruftbox on TikTok
Bees in my backyard swarm trap #beekeeping #beekeeper #beetok
www.tiktok.com
July 16, 2023 at 2:26 PM
No video on Bsky yet, so here’s a link to a short beekeeping thing
With a 40'C heatwave incoming, it's time to pay extra attention to the girls being comfortable. Extra shade, extra water source, shims under the top cover to give extra circulation, polyfoam panels protection for the metal roof. Mesh bottom boards were already on ... Hey beeks, anything I've missed?
July 16, 2023 at 2:35 PM
With a 40'C heatwave incoming, it's time to pay extra attention to the girls being comfortable. Extra shade, extra water source, shims under the top cover to give extra circulation, polyfoam panels protection for the metal roof. Mesh bottom boards were already on ... Hey beeks, anything I've missed?