Janet Luke's Comments

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At 9:32am on October 31, 2011, Grant said…: Hi Janet,

Is there any way the the NZ Beekeepers Forum can help you and Save Our Bees? We are rapidly growing and I am keen to keep the focus of beekeeper education to help those experienced in keeping bees and those who are new to the hobby to come together in a place where they can share hints, tips and experiences to help protect and expand New Zealand honey bee population.

Why are we different? We are NZ based, specifically for NZ Beekeepers. We have no affiliations, no preconceptions and are not attached to a specific club, company or organisation, so all viewpoints are accepted to allow greater eduction amongst the community.

I'd love to hear from you.

Kind regards

Grant, Admin: www.nzbees.net/forum

At 10:26am on June 23, 2011, Paul Brimecombe said…: Hi Janet. I would like to make contact with you about top bar hives. I have put in submission regarding the article in beekeeper mag. I understand that you did too.

At 9:29am on January 29, 2011, Jane Maarie said…: Hi Janet, thanks for the warm welcome, cheers

At 3:00pm on September 6, 2010, Sheri said…: Hello Janet and "Welcome" to the Funk & Flash From Junk & Trash group. Glad to have you!

At 11:17am on February 8, 2010, Sarah Heeringa said…: Space is always tight in the magazine, but we would love a blog on bees for the Good website. Is that something you might be interested in?

At 9:16pm on January 12, 2010, Marcia Ann Meehan said…: Hi there, I have just had a look at your website, it looks very interesting and informative. I see where you are making TBHs - good on you. Mine is made of macrocarpa also. The chap who made mine is keen to make more , also from the Barefoot Beekeeper plans. It is ok to start bees in the summer, you may not get much surplus honey but I don`t keep bees for that reason, the honey being a bonus, the pollination is my aim, if the weather is good, ie plenty of rain and sunshine, you might be surprised, but you do have to leave plenty for the colder months, unless you plan to feed sugar and water, which is something I avoid.

At 7:22pm on January 12, 2010, Marcia Ann Meehan said…: Hi Janet
Great to hear you are getting a TBH - I love mine, and hope to have another for next season. Check out my blog for pictures if you like, http://miro-ngaio.blogspot.com
Where did you find out about the TBH ? The BareFoot Beekeeper is a great website, I downloaded the plans for the hive from there, also brought Phil Chandler`s book.
Best of luck !

At 11:21pm on November 14, 2009, Tony Lucas said…: Janet are you running another Chookie course I love to be kept in mind please as I will definately be there.

At 9:58am on June 30, 2009, Samantha Freeman said…: Great site with good advice - Thanks.

At 8:57pm on June 29, 2009, Hester said…: Hi Janet
Would you like to come to the Oooobymeet at my place on July 19 and meet some of the other local Ooooby members? There will be opportunity to swap and share too.

At 6:16pm on May 25, 2009, Margaret Beers Oliver said…: love the site! Chicken domes rule.

At 6:47pm on May 3, 2009, Debbie Everson said…: I love your garden photos... not only is it big and beautiful, it is the fact that your children are enjoying it so much.

You should be very proud of your garden. Well done

At 8:24pm on April 30, 2009, Hester said…: I'm not sure what variety the figs are as the tree came with the property.Somewhere i had a book with pictured varieties but I can't find it.
I don't think it is Brown Turkey which is another variety I've grown, but I could be wrong!

At 2:48pm on April 30, 2009, Hester said…: Love your chook pens. I'd really like to come and see them.Love the pictures of your garden too. I'm very interested in your workshop.

At 4:15pm on April 22, 2009, Diane Smalec said…: I am interested in attending one of your workshops, what is the cost please. Is there any availability on the next one in May
Thanks

Diane

At 1:07pm on April 20, 2009, C.Urchin said…: I attended Janets backyard organics workshop yesterday and was completely amazed and inspired by what she has created in a very urban setting and how 'transplantable' her systems are. This workshop is the best value I have come across and I highly recemmend it to any others wanting to learn about backyard food garden permaculture and have a fun day ! Well done Janet :-)