President’s message (October 2024)
A short communication this month. Our next meeting is this Thursday, October 10th, Central Saanich Senior’s Centre, 1229 Clarke Rd, Brentwood Bay. BUT: This month there will be no Beginners/Intermediate …
President’s message (September 2024)
Well, Toto, it’s definitely not summer anymore! Nights are colder, days are shorter, and it’s most definitely early fall. With that, there are different things we need to do. Our …
President’s message (August 2024)
Our meeting this week, Thursday Aug 8th, is NOT at our regular hall. We will be meeting at the Beaver Lake picnic site at 6:30 pm for a Social Event …
President’s message (July 2024)
There are quite a few things to mention to you this month. First, our monthly meeting will be this Thursday. Hope to see you there! 2023-2024 Hive Survival For those …
President’s message (June 2024)
Well, swarm season is definitely upon us, with regular calls to the swarm line. Check your hives no less than weekly but, at this time of year, it would be …
President’s message (May 2024)
After a spring of warmish days and chilly nights, the temperatures are going up, and all h*ll is going to break out in our hives! (This is also known as …
President’s message (April 2024)
Well, this year is already shaping up to be very atypical!! I’ve heard many people swearing that their hives had brood all winter, and I’m positive I had some right …
President’s message (March 2024)
March, as they say, comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Less than a week ago we had snow flurries, and today as I write it’s …
President’s message (February 2024)
What an unusual winter – if you can even call it winter! Bees foraging – and bringing back pollen – well into November. Despite oxalic treatments, mite counts persisting right …
President’s message (January 2024)
A Happy New Year to everyone, and best wishes for an excellent beekeeping season this coming year! I have resolved that I won’t make the same mistakes this year; instead, …