Submitted by J. Orem I'm beginning to think that swarm season will be here early this year. Our hives are already filling up with nectar, pollen, brood, and honey from last year. I put our supers on a week or two ago. I'm wondering about all those feral colonies in our area. They can't add supers to…
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How much woodenware do I need?
By Jim Orem & Rick Orr I get the question every now and then, “How much woodenware do I really need?” I’m the wrong person to have such a question asked of me. Every February I have a pile of equipment (e.g. bottom boards, outer covers, inner covers, boxes, etc.) ready for spring that I…
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The trash can podium
Contributed by J. Orem Anyone that has been to a couple of our beekeeper meetings has probably noticed that we use a trashcan for a podium. I think this is the most appropriate tool our club can use to share information. Standing behind the trash can and sharing information is a very humbling experience. It…
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Are my bees alive?
Submitted by J. Orem It's Christmas time and I think alot about whether or not my bees are still alive. We put up lights and decorated at Church. I have helped to do the cards and a little shopping. I'm still not much help because of my shoulder surgery, but I'm trying. I think mostly about…
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