Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Making Bee Skeps


Yesterday, my friend Chris and I got together and made bee skeps. We have been talking about making them for months. This is a picture of mine. We made them in Chris's garage,hopefully they have dried enough to bring it home today.
We used cement with no gravel,straw,peat moss and vermiculite. 1 part Portland cement(or cement with no gravel) 1½ parts peat 1½ parts vermiculite straw few handfuls cut up
Mixed it all up by hand,which took ALOT of muscle.
Chris used the cone and I used a base from a bird bath. We covered them with plastic and I sprayed with canola oil.
This is Chris's. This is the first time we've made bee skeps. We have made hypertufia planters before and they have stayed together. Now I want to make more!! Until next time.... Julie
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10 comments:

  1. quiltsbycheriApril 4, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    way too cool i want to do some know too, thanks for sharing....

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  2. PennyApril 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    I want to make some, too! Can you give us the "recipe?" They look wonderful!

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  3. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesApril 4, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    You are AMBITIOUS!!! They look good!!

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  4. Primitive StarsApril 4, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Hello,Wow,love the bee skep,did a great job. I always wanted one for my garden,maybe will try to make one also. Thanks for sharing,Warm Blessings Francine.

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  5. annieApril 4, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    that's just wonderful!

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  6. Rugs and PugsApril 4, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Very cool, Julie!
    I've been wanting to try those, too. Last fall I even got some straw from a friend (I'm city-folk...lol!) but have not yet done it. Maybe you've inspired me :)
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  7. marlyApril 4, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Cute cute cute. Great idea!

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  8. JoanneApril 6, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    How cool are these!

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  9. acorn hollowApril 8, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Love love love them. I have been looking for a straw on since my old one rotted. this looks great!
    Cathy

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  10. DonnaApril 28, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Interesting, is this garden art, or will bees really go in and build a hive?

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