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MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA | It doesn't get cold enough, here (at least not for long enough) to warrant the use of a fireplace and I don't have a firepit, yet! Somehow, though, this piece of chopped lumber was laying around in a junk corner outside and I decided that it was time to finally build that beehouse.
I'm sure you've seen the recent growth of awareness in regards to the impact that bees have on our environment, in particular, that they pollinate most of our food.
This is optional but, I sanded down the rough edges of the block. This was mainly to created a comfortable working surface but, I also like the contrasting colors of the freshly sanded ridges and distressed look of the valleys.
Next, I did a little thinking about how this piece would stand, preferably on it's own. It's not a perfect rectangle. You'll notice that it's triangular in shape. This means I could potentially cross tunnels near the narrow end. I don't know if this would be a huge issue but, I tried not to let that happen.
Unfortunately, this also meant that I couldn't be as liberal with how many holes I could drill. The one at the store had them completely covering the face of the block. I figure that less holes will only mean less bees so, I'm not too concerned.
I read that it's best to place it on a south facing wall, tree or fence. I also wanted it to be out of the way of any potential nuisances. I would imagine some of the neighbors with kids might be concerned about a nest of bees near their houses. So, it's in a back corner of the property, away from most of the houses.
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Send Grow Vibes 💚
Josh | #artscienceEARTH
Send Grow Vibes 💚
Josh | #artscienceEARTH
DISCLAIMER: It's fair to acknowledge that I AM NOT AN EXPERT.
I have no formal training or education regarding agriculture, horticulture, ecology or any other subjects appearing in this blog. I have access to the internet and a strong desire to constantly be learning new things. This entire blog is just as much about my own education as it is yours.
I also have a unique ability to "weed out" some of the nonsense and find reputable sources of information so, I'm confident that this information will help you understand this process. Many of the techniques that I share with you are new to me, too. More than that, it serves as an example that even if you have no experience or training, you can still have success and grow in your own garden!
Although, my intent is to share knowledge here, I treat much of this blog as a scientific journal. These are simply documents of scientific facts that I have either seen first hand are intend to recreate myself. So, please, do as much of your own research and use your own judgement with this information and embrace the journey of discovery.
"The only source of knowledge is experience." Albert Einstein
"The only source of knowledge is experience." Albert Einstein
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