by BeeRad Thanks Dennis, Mara, Lori, Elianajoy, and ESPECIALLY Perry for coming out this past weekend to do our first inspection of all 6 hives! The good news: we spotted 2 queens (see pictures below), had zero mite counts on … Continue reading →
HOPI BLUE CORN and PUMPKIN PROJECTS – 2018 by Millicent Tallard Rosedale Community Garden April 23, 2018 – Jackie and I, wearing our DON’T WORRY- BE HOPI tee shirts purchased at Tsakurshovi on Second Mesa, Arizona, met with 17 senior … Continue reading →
Some plants that deter Japanese beetles are: Garlic Rue Tansy Catnip Chives White chrysanthemum Leeks Onions Marigolds White Geranium Larkspur One of the best and most organic and natural ways to keep Japanese Beetles from eating and killing the plants … Continue reading →
by BeeRad A big thanks to Perry Welch for driving 4 hours round trip to help us split our hive. Dennis, Lori and her daughter Molly, Julie/Brad and our daughter Elianajoy were on hand to watch and learn. What an … Continue reading →
We got more bees! Dennis, Matt, Julie, Elaiah and Elianajoy helped install the two nucs into hives #1 & #4. Both looked very strong with lots of bees and lots of brood. We were even able to see lots of developing larvae. … Continue reading →
Many thanks to the Waldorf School for unloading and stacking the straw delivery. Sorry about all the straw on your clothes. And hair. 🙁 … Continue reading →
This is just part of the crew that moved all of the compost into a neat pile up against the fence. For the season, please place all of your weeds and plant material as close to the fence as possible … Continue reading →
by Brad Volin A HUGE thanks to Devin for joining me this past Sat for the Post Mortem. We examined all 3 hives and concluded that 2 definitely died from mites. The 3rd was inconclusive. I will post the results … Continue reading →
by Brad Volin Spring is in the air!! The days are finally getting longer and although we’ve had a recent cold snap, believe it or not, the first nectar flow is flowing which means the bees are getting active. Click here for more … Continue reading →
by Brad Volin Bee Happy you have a furnace and heat in your house! Unfortunately the bees don’t. So they have to keep themselves warm all winter. In fact, Queen Bee needs to stay at a balmy 92 degrees. How do … Continue reading →
