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                | shennandoahTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Shennandoah
 La Vernia 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - May 12 2024 :  09:02:06 AM   
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                      | Getting the apiary ready. Bees come next week ! Made the stands and stone bases for $0 in one weekend. All free scrap I had and left over eco friendly paint. Going to lay stone around the area to minimize critters and weeds (still will need to weed but not mow). I’m so nervous as I’m new to bees but proud that I got these done without spending any more money! .jpg?v 83903213) 
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                | MaryJanesNieceTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Krista
 Utah
 USA
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                      |  Posted - May 13 2024 :  1:22:36 PM   
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                      | Shenandoah, that is amazing! They look great and it's even better that you did it without spending money! I look forward to hearing about your new bee adventure. 
 Krista
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                | KillarneyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Connie
 Arlington 
                TN
 USA
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                      |  Posted - May 13 2024 :  3:46:05 PM   
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                      | Shenandoah, So wonderful and exciting!!My daughters  best friend is a Farmer and a Bee keeper too. I buy honey from her every year. Connie W.
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                | Red Tractor GirlTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Winnie
 Gainesville 
                Fl
 USA
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                      |  Posted - May 22 2024 :  08:03:24 AM   
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                      | Shenandoah, this is very exciting and I hope you will keep us posted as your bees arrive and things get all set up!  I look forward to hearing all about this new adventure you are starting. 
 Winnie #3109
 Red Tractor Girl
 Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
 FGOTM- October 2018
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                | shennandoahTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Shennandoah
 La Vernia 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - May 22 2024 :  08:40:51 AM   
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                      | They arrived!! 
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                | YellowRoseTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Sara
 Paris 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - May 22 2024 :  09:47:46 AM   
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                      | Looks good, Shennandoah.  You are well on your way to being a beekeeper. 
 Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
 FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
 
 Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
 
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                | MaryJanesNieceTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Krista
 Utah
 USA
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                      |  Posted - May 22 2024 :  12:46:32 PM   
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                      | How exciting Shennandoah! Enjoy your new adventure. 
 Krista
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                | JokamartellTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Karen
 Kennewick 
                WA
 USA
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                      |  Posted - May 22 2024 :  5:10:13 PM   
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                      | Shennandoah, I can’t wait to hear all about your journey! My husband is interested in getting bees! :) 
 Karen :)
 
 To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha
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                | shennandoahTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Shennandoah
 La Vernia 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - May 26 2024 :  10:54:14 AM   
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                      | Thanks ladies! I already had to remove the bottom boards as we hit triple digits here in south Texas but the bees are so happy and buzzing around the property and bringing back loads of pollen. My coach says I likely won’t have to supplement their nutrition at all because I have acres of wild flowers, plus my potager garden with flowers, herbs, fruit trees and more. Won’t get honey till next year but I’m so pleased to hear all the buzzing and just know it will lead to more wildflowers next spring too! |  
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                | MaryJanesNieceTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Krista
 Utah
 USA
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                      |  Posted - May 27 2024 :  6:30:33 PM   
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                      | Shennandoah, that is a wonderful update! I hope things continue to go great for you and your bees. It sounds like you are already off to an amazing start. 
 Krista
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