There was a clump of workers on the landing boards this afternoon. Inside was a dead queen, unmarked. Will have to investigate more to see what’s up inside the hive! Hope there is a laying queen in there.
Summer’s Day Part II
By supper time there is less bearding but lots and lots of foraging activity! I hope the “bee highway” of them coming and going can bee seen.
Bearding on a Hot Summer’s Day
We we’re sent a picture this morning from our host Jesse of Lemoine Point Farm, that it looked like one of our hives might be ready to swarm! Unfortunately neither Gord nor I were available to come see. So after my regular work popped over to see what’s up. The videos speak for themselves.
Introduction to Sustainable Beekeeping Course
NOTE: Course has been cancelled. Saturday June 21, 2014 Introduction to Sustainable Beekeeping being hosted by Seldom Fools Apiculture. Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30pm Place: Kingston Unitarian Fellowship -206 Concession St, Kingston, ON We are offering our successful and fun introductory course on sustainable beekeeping. The day is broken down into 4 talks with lots of time for questions, discussions, …