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March in the pollen

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Beekeeper

Or fly it in!

Early March is not the month that most of us think of blooming flowers. Continue reading →

Posted in Today's visit | Tagged feeding, pollen

Mid-February Nucs

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Beekeeper

I was asked when does one make nucs. A simple question with many answers Continue reading →

Posted in Today's visit | Tagged nucs, splits

Mid 50s on January 2nd

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Beekeeper

Starting a new beekeeping year with 50⁰ mid-day temperature is perfect! I always enjoy Continue reading →

Posted in Today's visit | Tagged 2021, beekeeping, fondant

A different year ends

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Beekeeper

End of year 2020 is fast approaching. It was a challenge to follow my standard beekeeping procedures. Continue reading →

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Need to know basis

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Beekeeper

In the many years I’ve been working with bees and beekeepers a reoccurring issue has emerged. This issue connects the many problems preventing less experienced beekeepers from becoming successful. Continue reading →

Posted in Today's visit | Tagged beekeeping, keeping bees

Pandemic and swarm brood breaks

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Beekeeper

To say this has been a vastly different beekeeping year for me is somewhat of an understatement. Continue reading →

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