Relocating a bumble bee nest
Have you had a bumble bee nest on your property? Here are some tips on how to relocate them yourself, if you’re up for it.
Our new online shopping gateway
We now have an online shopping gateway. Here’s how it works.
Bees… in a package or a nuc?
In the recent introductory discussion on the cost to become a beekeeper, there’s mention of buying bees. However, the choices might be somewhat awkward if you don’t know what they …
So you want to become a beekeeper, eh?
How much does it cost to start beekeeping? Let’s find out…
What’s on your bottom board?
An overview of some of the things to expect on your bottom board. Let’s read through that cryptic mess they leave behind and try to understand what’s going on in the hive.
Galloping Goose delivers a fountain of flora
The naturally-maintained Galloping Goose Trail provides a bounty of flora. Here is a quick view on the colourful corollas.
Meet the beekeeper: Jody Aylard
by Susan Chandler In 2016 the Swarm Committee got off to an early start with the first call on March 30. This year the cooler and wetter Spring has meant a …
Honey Nut Choc-Chip Cookies
Ingredients 1/2 cup – honey 1/2 cup – peanut butter 1/2 cup – butter or margarine 1/4 cup – packed brown sugar 1 – egg 1-1/2 teaspoon – vanilla 2 …
Moroccan vegetables
Submitted by Joanne Davidson Ingredients 1 large potato (peeled and diced) 1 large yam (peeled and diced) 2 carrots (peeled and diced) 1 onion 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 cup …
Meandering pathways in beekeeping
by Serge Labesque When we are starting out in beekeeping, we use techniques that we learn from our fellow beekeepers or the beekeeping literature. We quickly master new skills and …