Bees Still Alive? Is The Barn Done? Where Have I Been? (2021 Wrap-Up)

[@FrederickDunn]

Hello Jim! I really enjoyed this walk-through of your amazing barn! I know that wonderful feeling of finally having a shell constructed so you can work protected from the weather. I'm amazed that you did all of this while the lumber prices are so high. I can't wait to see the upper room! I couldn't even get contractors out to put a slab in so that I can start my "tiny" bee-school building. I'm stalled. I really like that you've rearranged your hives away from one another with entrances facing various directions so you can see the variations. I, along with many others, will be looking forward to your favorable spring report on the bees. Definitely focus on family. Wishing you all the best. At the very end... that's why I have a bag of extra props :) P4Pro+ still going strong :)

[@vinofarm]

Luckily, we did the slab and framing in 2019 so the majority of the materials were purchased in the ‘before’ times. I bought all the siding from a local lumberyard/mill in early 2020 RIGHT before the lumber prices went insane. Then I waited a whole year and a half before buying any wood. I got very lucky with plywood a few weeks ago. Sheets were $80 each last spring, but they bottomed out at 30-35 a few weeks ago. I bought all I needed at 35 each and a week later they were over $50 again. Patience and dodging bullets! There’s no way I’d try to START a project like this right now. But I’m just buying bits of dimensional lumber for the rest of the shop buildout, so it’s not too crazy. And yes, p4pro drone is a beast! I’ve had a few big crashes and she’s still flying with fresh propellers every year! I could use some new landing gear, but it’s all good for now as long as I catch it instead of landing. I see you’re headed to the conference this week. Have fun and stay safe!

[@kathrynquinn3606]

I have loved you and your channel for years! You inspired by husband and I to do beekeeping in Maryland for the last three years. We had a rough year last year because of weather in Maryland in 2021 as well. On a more positive note, we added 8 bee colonies to 10 acres we have in Texas in 2019. I asked the county to recommend a “master beekeeper” and they said “Ma’ma it’s Texas - They are called Bee Wranglers 🐝” “So we have had a bee wrangler or wrangle our bees for three years! He’s awesome and we sell our honey locally at Fischer’s in Munster

[@Digger927]

Dude, the barn is amazing, congrats on how well it's turning out. Same for the bees, I'm proud of it all for you brother. Happy New Year, take care.

[@vinofarm]

Thanks, Brent! Happy New Year!

[@markmurphy8303]

Hello Jim, thanks for your update we can see how busy you have been great progress mate. All the best for 2022 .

[@MsStormkitty]

What a wonderful way to live putting family first; that is true inspiration that hopefully catches on for 2022. I love your videos. They help me relax when the pop up. What you've accomplished and continue to do as well as learn is awe inspiring . I wait with baited breath , hope and excitement for the future video's in you time not mine.

[@carlmarburger7513]

I've been following the bee thing and I could see how devastated you were when the colonies died. You seem to be a very genuine dude. I'm glad things are going better. The barn is awesome. I had a bit of a mite scare just before winter myself, but managed to take corrective action in time. The hive is doing great now and all set for winter. I look forward to more videos and keep up the great work!

[@baileywengerherrera6185]

I always enjoy seeing your videos, Jim! Totally understand not having the time. I look forward to seeing how the bees are doing when you're able to edit and upload. Enjoy your family and your time.

[@nikigores8774]

Wow Jim, what an impressive update! I feel your excitement moving forward and I wish you the very best in all your endeavors. Your passion, your standard of excellence as a beekeeper really stand out and kudos to you. Have a fabulous 2022 and I look forward to your next video.

[@weneedhopethankyou1513]

You do you brother and I will be here as your updates come out. Thank you for keeping us informed.

[@coldrone]

Amazing.. loved the walkthrough and bee update. 🐝

[@kich6172]

That barn! You've always said it was a dream barn. I think I need to dream bigger...LOL! Can't wait to see it completed (no pressure). I'll have to revisited previous videos to see what you had planned for the second story. Thanks for the update!

[@silverstar0404]

Two years ago, I spent my NYE watching most of your beekeeping videos. My husband was deployed and I was on a leave of absence to watch our then 1 year old. I've followed your channel since then, and was devastated last year when you found your bees didn't make it through the winter! The barn looks amazing - can't wait to see when you finish it! Thank you for what you post - it is both relaxing and educational, and I wish you and your family (and bees) a great 2022!!!

[@bradgoliphant]

Wow, the outside of the barn looks wicked cool!!! Congrats. I did not build a barn, but I did just order my second Flow Hive and my second package of Caucasian Bees. So excited. Great job.

[@Robertsons4848]

Missing your content, hope things are going well through the winter. This may be another tough year, and I hope you keep it up.

[@vinofarm]

New video tomorrow. Stay tuned.

[@pmlm1571]

You've basically reinvented the wheel with what has turned out to be version of the ancient those Layens horizontal hives. No lifting heavy boxes, only individual frames. Insulate the whole hive. Now put an actual insulated houseroof type hinged roof on. Get rid of that moldy moisture, though!

[@vinofarm]

NOT Horizontal! NOT Layens! This is an extra deep Langstroth. Langstroth’s original drawings were of double walled insulated boxes. The mold is because of the material (unfinished wood). I think I have a solution. Stay tuned.

[@loriotter]

I was actually thinking about you the other day...wondering how your bees were doing. Im happy to see this video. WOW! You've been busy.

[@bzhoneyalanb8613]

I few things, 1- Great to see you back. 2 - I don't understand who didn't understand the idea behind your new design. Clearly, it was for labour saving from your last setup 3 - Barn looks great. I own a construction firm (in scotland), and I'm a carpenter. 10/10 4 - Don't answer to fools. Do your own thing. You're smashing it. 5 - Does the barn have an upstairs? Cheers Alan

[@vinofarm]

2. There is a percentage of people in the beekeeping world who really hate my channel. And that’s fine by me. I can deal with hecklers and haters and enjoy vigorous debate. It just gets very frustrating and sad when people completely misunderstand you and then go and slander you all over the internet with made up things. 5. Yes, there is a second floor. 14x60’ space that I haven’t even started working on yet. I want to get the workshop functional and will probably try to get the second floor insulated and drywalled before NEXT winter. Thanks for watching!

[@bzhoneyalanb8613]

@Vino Farm Your doing grate mate. Haters will hate if not you someone else. I actually have came across one sit that personally mentioned you in a negative way. The comments where turned off (cowardly). I love how honest your site is mistakes wins and all the bits in between. Not to mention the production is second to none. Keep doing what your doing. Can't wait to see the barn in the future. All th best. Alan

[@janetempest7375]

Brilliant! I love your innovation and data-driven improvements.

[@SirCamsmorethanalot]

Beautiful homestead and gorgeous, well-crafted barn! WTG!

[@BADGT4]

dude thanks for the update. love ur work and ur positivity.

[@justineluyong9330]

I miss the bee's. I hope to see them soon as well as your honey harvest 🥰

[@mikehill9888]

Wow, Thanks for the video and you have been busy. Hope for you and the farm

[@rossmillard9804]

Residential Designer for 25 years. Agree with everything you are doing with the insulation. I have been studying bees and beehives for a year now. In the process of building my own. Yours are the best I've seen so far in relation to environment for the bees and ease of use for the keeper. Rockwool in the barn is great too!!

[@davidapp3730]

Happy New Year. The barn is looking great. Only so many hours in the day to get stuff done. I will be on the lookout for the hive opening videos.

[@eternalbliss1168]

You are amazing, a dream barn and beautiful work glad the bees are doing well. looking forward to the build video.

[@GaryWardatCoastalBliss]

I love your videos, Jim. Thanks for whatever time you can manage and stay sane doing them. They are inspiring. I fully support your pulling back to make sure you get done what drives you and to spend time with family. I'll keep watching as and when you post! Happy 2022!

[@howdarei6761]

happy new year from bosnia

[@michaelsmith7425]

Fantastic update. Barn looks brilliant.

[@jerzeypunkchick]

Happy new year! Glad you and your family and the bees and the barn are all well!! Everything looks great and you seem really happy and less stressed! Best wishes to the Vino Farm!

[@gregmckay666]

Wow, congrats on the barn build. It looks fantastic. I can't wait to see the beehive build video. Happy new year!

[@Alisonneri]

Hello fellow Beek, so happy to hear you can still put up some videos. My bees have so far survived, no honey yet for me but I am hoping this spring is the year for my honey in Haute Savoie France. I will keep struggling along too. Hopefully not too many stings this year eh!

[@finnb2001]

It's been amazing following your journey this year both here and in Insta. Fantastic turnaround from a difficult start, well done. Best of luck for 2022!

[@emilandrusko8597]

Hey Jim. thanks for the update. The barn is awesome. Happy New year!

[@fredlgibsonjr3067]

Happy New Year! Nice seeing your latest update.

[@kevin3434343434]

Looks awesome! Congrats, that's great progress.

[@JenniferTacbas]

Great update! Thanks, Jim! 🐝

[@StrongBad210]

I am excited for the build video! My father has built a 10 frame version of the "mega hive" as he calls it with the frames, etc. We put the foam insulation around it, and stopped there for now. I will wait for it to come out before I continue! Thank you!

[@rob8544]

Thanks for the update! Glad to see your progress.

[@billb.2673]

I've been with you since day one....well, since the first few months anyway.....and the one thing I'm sure of is that barn will last 8 gazillion years.

[@reginaromsey]

Happy and Healthy New Year! Missed you.

[@brewman1drummer]

The barn is Awesome!

[@sabbys7750]

Thanks for uploading as always!!! Always always enjoy your videos!! BUT your life and your family should always come first!! 🧡🧡 The barn and the bees look amazing!!

[@iamziano]

Happy New Year, Jim 🎉

[@AllanGyllingOlsen]

Nice to see you again

[@magpiefarmstead]

Ooooo! I haven't been on YT much.. but: I LOVE the idea of a permanentish, larger-framed brood chamber!!! It's closer to what they do in nature but with the addition of supers on top for harvesting. I'm going into my second year and I'm already sick of stacking and shuffling... and wished I would have went Top Bar. This is the marriage of both and I love it!

[@jeffreytraeger316]

I love the new Beehives. You need to get them patented so I can buy some. It's an ingenious idea. I wish I could build some but like everyone else there's little free time with a family. Happy new year Jim! Praying for a great year for all us beekeepers.

[@annkrupa2349]

Amazing building. My hubs is jealous!! Well done spoiling youself!

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

That is absolutely gorgeous!

[@tomahawkmissile241]

Thank you for the follow up and like the advances!

[@Honey4myHoney-fv2wu]

You are a legend in your own right, built myself a bee box 📦 barn with a camera 🎥 inside . Have you ever thought about incorporating your beehives into your barn? Yours truly The Candleman🕯

[@seangallagher3540]

Really have appreciated the work you have put into this information videos that you are putting out. Please keep it up. If I lived a little closer I would be more than happy to help with the basic tasks around your place to allow you more time to keep this information flowing. Thank you for what you do!

[@131dyana]

Great barn build Thanks. Glad your bees are doing well.

[@AtunSheiFilms]

Dammit Jim, that barn looks like the batcave!

[@vinofarm]

Happy New Year, pal!

[@DougMcHone]

Hey Jim, I am excited to get started in the Spring! My supplier had a Black Friday special on 5-frame Nucs so that's what I went with. My challenge now is to incorporate deep frames into my extra deep box. I'm noodling a simple extension to the Nuc deeps. This had me thinking that your upcoming build video might include something along this line. It would give people an example of how they might be able to convert existing equipment in case they want to give your design a try. A U-shaped half frame with tabs on the top (pocket screws?) to attach to the bottom bar above it is my current concept.

[@Robertsons4848]

Was so very happy to see this pop up. Missed you my KZbin friend!

[@1rudeboy12]

Wow. Thats the best way to start this. I can't remember commenting on anyone I follow including you. You were impressive a year ago and more so now. One question, when do you sleep? I am a one year old bee keeper and have found your experience sharing enormously valuable. I can't wait for your build video on your new(er) hives. The barn looks great. Thank you so much for all the bee keeping videos and for sharing your experience and learning. If I can ever return what you have given so freely I would be happy to do so. Keep up the great work.

[@ericgauthier8695]

Fantastic walk through

[@ChaseHicksIII]

Thanks, Jim! Happy New Year!!

[@evonnewhalen9794]

Awesome job on the barn

[@kathyhathaway8823]

Wow what a great barn . I know back when you started it I had told you there was one thing I did not like about it an if you remember it was it was not built at my house . Lol lol . Well now that I see all the hard work you have put into it I like it even more . Get it jack up an I will bring a truck an haul it back to NC . Just cutting up you have designed it great I hope it works out great for you . Getting to your bees I am glad you had a great season an hope 2022 is even better season than last . I really like that you are man enough to come out an say what the problem was with your bees . That means a lot . We all hope to see more of your video’s but I do not have Instagram so I will just wait till you have time to put them on here . Just remember family is always first . Keep your video’s coming when possible. Thanks

[@dp.2766]

Happy New Year and best of luck!

[@dougstucki8253]

Thanks for the update, and I admire your ability to prioritize your time and not pander to the endless quest for more subscribers. You never owe us (the viewers) anything, but many of us probably owe you for sharing of yourself and giving us a place to collaborate and learn. Happy New Year to you and congrats on all of your progress!

[@vinofarm]

Happy New Year, Doug!

[@mattf3238]

Happy new year Jim. Keep on keeping on.

[@calistarlim3242]

Great video. So much progress and so much to look forward to. I initially found you through your tomato videos. I love all your side projects from sour dough to doing your roofing. But I’ve been missing the plants and the visual abundance of it, so wondering if you’ll be sprinkling some of those videos along the way too.

[@joshgibbs5095]

Love the Barn! I have been looking for ideas and this is the perfect setup. Would love to know more of where you got plans from. Would also love to see the upstairs and what that area looks like.

[@vinofarm]

No real plans. I just drew it on paper and hired someone to build a 3D model in sketchup. I’ve been kicking around the design in my head for about 10 years. Watch the “dream barn build episode2” for a peek at the second floor.

[@greghill9958]

Hi man love your videos keep them coming !

[@richardegan7410]

Good to see you're doing well!

[@noahriding5780]

That is a freaking cool looking barn. Hell its nicer than some houses.

[@qguitar1]

So looking forward to the hive build. Ty ty

[@recycledwisdom]

I love the story of your growth in bee keeping. Please, please do your program on how to build your insulated hives and show how you build your deep frames. This is my 3rd year keeping bees in my back yard and want to bless the bees and not vex them.

[@keithfaithful3989]

Awesome Barn. 👍

[@GrillingNetwork]

Awesome Update!! Looking forward to seeing the beehive build video. Happy New Year

[@PilotMcbride]

Onya mate!! Happy New year!! All the best!! 👏👏👏 👋👋👋 🇦🇺

[@vinofarm]

Happy Happy, Pilot!

[@lowjkelvin9025]

Happy new year!

[@PharmSilver]

Thank you for the videos you do make. The little time you can spare brings such enjoyment to me and I’m guessing many others like me. My 3 hives I had left going into this winter are ok thus far. But one is def weaker. Time will tell. Until then I’ve started making mead with all the excess honey they gave me this year!

[@matthewsweeney2577]

👍 Happy NewYear!!!

[@bkm2797]

The barn looks incredible, can't wait to see the final results. So glad you are putting family first, this is key to a happy life, and the recreation of the bee area with fixing what wasn't working shows dedication that will pay off in spades. Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year 🎊🎈🎆!

[@Joseph-Colin-EXP]

Hire a guy. Fiverr is cheap my man. Keep it up. Hand it off to a young local dude who needs an internship. (for video editing). Keep it up. Beginning my bee keeping journey this year. Already interviewed The dirt roster over a 3 hour video call. :) don't stop my man.!

[@labella9291]

The seed room would work well also for a fodder room... I don't know if you've looked into that, but it's something to think about and could help with food costs for livestock.

[@sandydee8003]

I believe that perfect 50 degree room was inspired by your bees.👍 What an awesome barn! Thank you.

[@vinofarm]

Actually, the barn build INSPIRED the beehives. I saw what insulation did to the barn and modeled the hives after first hand experience.

[@kennith.]

The barn looks awesome. Take time for yourself and the family, stay safe. Happy New Year. Super happy the bees and the barn is doing well

[@AParr-cp4ib]

Welcome back! You have been missed. :-)

[@davestrickler6010]

Love the videos, but don’t stress about their cadence. We’ll wait :-)

[@TaVolga]

Happy new year!🎉⛄

[@charlesnorris4345]

I’m glad to hear you are doing well. I sort of figured life had happened so seeing you back is great! I’m excited for the beehive build video(s) as I may be using those as a first step into woodworking. Happy new year and lets all hope 2022 is a great bee-utiful year.

[@charbipes-kuechle7521]

Awesome barn! Best of luck with your new hives this winter & happy new year!

[@staceydenson9936]

You have done well, so interesting the things you have been doing. The new have design is amazing. Be sure to copyright it if it's yours. Genius, just Genius. So glad to see you. Continue to do what's good for you and not your viewers. Take care.

[@wendygrant2735]

Happy to hear from you again. Happy new year for you and your family. Cheers!

[@waynebarker9778]

Nice to hear from you again on youtube. You and the bees have been missed!

[@vinofarm]

Happy New Year, Wayne!

[@etiennetardif6552]

Great stuff!! Best wishes for you and your family. Looking forward to your Broodminder and build videos.

[@vinofarm]

Thanks, Etienne. Happy New Year!

[@BrooklandsHoneyBees]

Appreciate the update :) hope you are well :D

[@logansellars8377]

Keep up all the work bud. Love the content. Hire someone to keep your content edited. Lot less stress lol

[@mrkennra]

Happy New Year

[@tchoneybees6769]

Excellent video

[@jphomebrew]

That’s beautiful

[@graemediesel2936]

That’s a really nice looking barn. The only fly in the ointment is looking at the amount of stuff you have in there already, I’m betting it won’t be long before you wish it was bigger. I watched the video you put out about your new insulated hives, but somehow I missed the extra deep frames. Did you put 2 sheets of foundation in each frame? I’m looking forward to seeing how your bees look in the spring.

[@joshbunker9855]

Thanks for the update! Have loved following your channel. Thanks for sharing your story. Happy New Year!

[@roberttilton7927]

Very selfish of you Jim!!!! Only joking, Happy New Year to you and the family, stay safe.

[@josdiepenbeek469]

Happy New Year Jim. To you, the family, and the bees.

[@aRedstepchild]

It's a La Nina oscillation again this year, so i will be excited to see how you fare. But La Nina causes issues for bees (abnormal weather, forage issues spring/summer/fall because plants got confused too).