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How do I keep T-Bone from jumping the fence?

February 9, 2012 6 Comments

Image by wallyg Barneys New York’s 2009 Holiday window display, Have a Witty Holiday, was inspired by the 35th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. The windows, designed by Simon Doonan, featured tableaux of memorable moments, depicted with paper-mâché caricatures, from the show. Barneys New York was founded in 1923 when Barney Pressman opened his first […]

Should military personnel be a different species?

February 7, 2012 8 Comments

Image by kytelae Garlic and alfalfa. The herb bed at the back is already attracting bees. Question by Mr. P: Should military personnel be a different species? The military take a long time converting civvy recruits into fighting units, and once there, tend to raise their own children with the same values. Ex-military personnel sometimes […]

how many leaves do i need to purchase to make a beehive?

February 6, 2012 1 Comment

Image by Charlotte Nordahl In the tree is a beehive. Question by Betty: how many leaves do i need to purchase to make a beehive? i want a big beehive and money is no option. i was thinking 25 leaves would suffice, because surely the leaves would create new ones and so on, like in […]

Beekeeping – Do deep supers have some advantage that outweighs their, um, weight?

February 4, 2012 2 Comments

Image by Salim Virji Beekeeping in Alphabet City Question by Rnd: Beekeeping – Do deep supers have some advantage that outweighs their, um, weight? I’m not talking about for some big commercial operation. This would just be a backyard, hobby type thing. I’m considering getting 2 hives but I’m not sure if I should go […]

What kinds of informations can I find in a beekeeping guide?

February 3, 2012 4 Comments

Image by Salim Virji Beekeeping in Alphabet City Question by : What kinds of informations can I find in a beekeeping guide? Give your answer to this question below!

if i want to raise money for a charity ,do i have to tell them ?

February 2, 2012 2 Comments

Image by misfitgirl Melynda raised a lot of eyebrows and antennae with her arrival a deux. Question by bluetem: if i want to raise money for a charity ,do i have to tell them ? I sell my own prints and want to raise money for a charity, eg. help for heroes. Am i allowed […]

What is the relationship between palmwine tapping and beekeeping or honey production?

January 31, 2012 1 Comment

Image by Salim Virji Beekeeping in Alphabet City Question by dei: What is the relationship between palmwine tapping and beekeeping or honey production? Add your own answer in the comments!

Is this the solution to Immigration? is it safer? or we still still need immigrant from latin america?

January 30, 2012 14 Comments

Image by Digimist I saw this opportunity whilst i had a 300mm lens and not much light. I had to raise ISO to 1600. On Canon 20D i was sure that i couldn’t use the image. Actually once processed i quite liked it, reduced the size to wipe out as much noise as possible. Yes […]

How can I make a Beehive replica?

January 29, 2012 3 Comments

Image by lancea The Beehive, home of office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand. Question by Mrs. Travolta: How can I make a Beehive replica? I need one of those large beehives that are roundish as a prop for a movie. Is there any cheep way to do this? Is there a certain type […]

Odd yellow and black bug on something that looks like a beehive??

January 27, 2012 2 Comments

Image by MichaelWu I saw this huge beehive (no more bees living there) in my friend’s place when we went to observe fireflies in San-I. Question by lightning!: Odd yellow and black bug on something that looks like a beehive?? Today in my yard, i found on my fence something that looks like a pinecone […]