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Varroa Mite & the Sugar Shake Method

Varroa Mite & the Sugar Shake Method

Whether your beekeeping journey is well on its way or you recently received your first nucleus colony, you've probably heard a fellow beekeeper utter the words ‘varroa mite.’ Although what... Read More

Swarm Season!

Have you ever seen a clump of bees hanging off your neighbour’s tree, wondering “I don’t remember seeing that yesterday?” That is a swarm- half of a beekeeper’s precious colony... Read More
Swarm Season!
What do you do when your hive doesn't make it through winter?

What do you do when your hive doesn't make it through winter?

Despite our best efforts, losing a colony during the wintering months is unfortunate, yet not uncommon. Even though losing a colony may not be rare, it is always upsetting and... Read More

Hibernation: A peek inside our wintering hives

To best set up your hive for overwintering success you may want to consider these three questions...
Hibernation: A peek inside our wintering hives
Why buy local honey?- how local honey could be healthier for you

Why buy local honey?- how local honey could be healthier for you

Honey is the by-product of a colony’s surrounding flowers. The oldest members of the hive, called the foragers, are responsible for locating and extracting pollen and nectar from nearby resources...

Resources for the beginner beekeeper

If you’re interested in beekeeping, I would suggest starting by exploring the following resources...
Resources for the beginner beekeeper