August Newsletter – A Busy Month

Hello Beekepers! Just as the swarming season ends AND The main honey flow is over AND Queenie is slowing down in her egg production AND The summer forage bees are dying naturally – There’s still a lot of work left to be done by the beekeeper. Tips for the Coming Month August is a very busy month and thankfully we’ll …

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July Newsletter – Sunshine at Last!

Hello Beekepers! June has brought a bit of sunshine at last and the bees were able to take advantage of the increasing temperatures and the yielding flora. The results are obvious in the hive — we see cells being filled with nectar and pollen being stored. Tips for the Coming Month The MAIN TASK in July is to ensure that …

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