Here I am, about to go slice up some zucchini to dehydrate and contemplating what of my summer garden should now be cleaned up. The two are related. If I want zucchini next year too (and I do), I need… Continue Reading
I love bees. I thank them and cheer for them as they buzz from one of my fruit trees to the next, making the harvest possible. For some people though, usually minor problems like bee stings and usually harmless foods… Continue Reading
Collecting Swarms – The Nuts And Bolts Of It One option that may be employed to collect swarms is the swarm “bait hive”. It is simply a box that is placed as an artificial nest cavity for bees. Prior to… Continue Reading
Starting your first hive or expanding your current colony numbers? Just getting started in beekeeping? One method of acquiring bees would be to capture a swarm. Although this may not be a guaranteed method of acquiring bees, it is one… Continue Reading
Spring is getting closer, the maple trees are just beginning to expand buds. I always get excited about the possibilities the coming season will bring. I have “kept” honey bee colonies since the spring of 1971. My education includes coursework… Continue Reading