Hey Newbees!
So I'm still waiting to hear back from the city about the pilot project. My inside source says they'll be making decisions this week, so everyone keep your fingers crossed.
In the mean time I'll have to start figuring out how to sweet talk my crazy French neighbour who complained on me. One of the requirements of the pilot project is to have approval from all neighbours within 25m of your property line. I think I'm going to have to come up with a grandmaster strategy to get her on board. If you have any suggestions, post them below in the comments!
I do have some delicious delusions of grandeur regarding the pilot even if I'm not selected, although it will depend on whether or not the pilot is for this year or next. It does seem a bit late the in beekeeping season to have people start up hives in their backyard?
Just a heads up I will be away for the month of August, don't fret! I'll be in Europe with my wife for our 10th anniversary. If I find a computer I may even post some pictures on this blog, perhaps a picturesque hive in the English countryside........
July 29, 2014
July 19, 2014
Alive and Kicking
Hey Newbees!
That's right, I'm still alive. I've been quite dormant for the past few years, laying low and keeping an ear to the ground.
What was I listening for you might ask? The answer is Legalized beekeeping! It looks like the City of Edmonton is finally on board with giving bees a chance. All the hard work put forth by Patty Milligan and others has finally paid off. The local food movement has grown so large the city can't afford to ignore them. Recently @YEGBees has started rattling the sabre. Their work put a pilot project before the city council and has been approved. So anyone looking to participate in the pilot project can go to this LINK and fill out the form. Let's get this ball rolling! Also, following in the footsteps of my social media hero, Chris Hardwick @Nerdist, I am committing to put up a new post once a week from now on. People need a source for urban beekeeping info and sadly I have to admit that I have been MIA.
What was I listening for you might ask? The answer is Legalized beekeeping! It looks like the City of Edmonton is finally on board with giving bees a chance. All the hard work put forth by Patty Milligan and others has finally paid off. The local food movement has grown so large the city can't afford to ignore them. Recently @YEGBees has started rattling the sabre. Their work put a pilot project before the city council and has been approved. So anyone looking to participate in the pilot project can go to this LINK and fill out the form. Let's get this ball rolling! Also, following in the footsteps of my social media hero, Chris Hardwick @Nerdist, I am committing to put up a new post once a week from now on. People need a source for urban beekeeping info and sadly I have to admit that I have been MIA.
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