No not this blog!!! That would be crazy. But from actually talking with bees.
Well, for starters, they have NOT helped me regain my sanity. In 2012 they made me more anxious than being a parent.
What I learnt about beekeeping:
- It’s complex
- It’s frustrating
- Many beekeepers talk about giving it up (and have been doing so since the 1600’s)
- Bees are lovely (but a bit scary)
- Do your best but don’t expect a healthy hive producing lots of honey
What I personally learnt:
- To do my best and worry less about the bees and life in general
- For an office worker such as myself it’s good to do something practical and work with my hands and animals
- Looking after bees makes me feel more connected to the world, to plants, to bumble bees, to the weather, to the farmers market (hopefully, in the future), to people, to community
I wanted to see how many beekeepers were serious about giving it up, so I have set up a Beekeepers Attitude Survey. The results are pouring in. Please vote.
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You sum it up very well! ‘To do my best and worry less about the bees and life in general’ is also something I’m trying. The survey results are very interesting.
I like ‘Bees are lovely (but a bit scary)’ and yes, I enjoy talking to my bees too! 🙂