Tag Archives: Pennsylvania
A rare seed guy
You know how the mention of a name from long ago can bring back memories that you thought had slipped away forever? I had that experience recently. Browsing American Bee Journal, this ad caught my eye. It was from the … Continue reading
Posted in Ecology, Honey Plants, People, Personal, Pollination
Tagged crownvetch, Ernst Seeds, native plants, Pennsylvania, podcast
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Minding the June Gap
I ran this piece last year, but it’s worth repeating. After the natural spring bouquet has begun to fade, honey bees may become hungry. The hives are (usually) strong with lots of brood. If there is a long gap between … Continue reading
Posted in Beekeeping, Ecology, Honey Plants
Tagged Alberta, dandelions, feeding bees, June beekeeping, Pennsylvania
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Swarm Season
It’s swarm season here in the north. That will end soon enough, but right now it’s pushed by long days and a heavy dandelion flow. Hives just can’t help themselves. In the old days of skep and gum beekeeping, a … Continue reading
Posted in Beekeeping, Friends, History, Swarms
Tagged beekeeping, California, Pennsylvania, Swarms
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Turning it over
This year’s blog didn’t describe my own beekeeping very much. I wrote a little about other beekeepers. And I wrote a lot on thoughts and ideas I’ve had with bees in mind. But not much on the wholesome good fun … Continue reading
Posted in Beekeeping, Commercial Beekeeping
Tagged Alberta, Pennsylvania, Saskatchewan, Summit Gardens
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