What Should I Be Doing With My Bees This Month?

This blog is for beekeepers in Northern climates. I will be describing what I am doing with my bees on a monthly schedule. Copying any text or photos is forbidden except with written authorization of the author.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Open Christmas Eve

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Nature's Nectar will be open 8 - am until noon on Sat Dec 24th.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Nice Winter So Far

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The winter has been great for the bees so far. Colonies have had very little stress from cold weather. Still no cold weather on the horizon....

Monday, November 28, 2011

Winter is coming

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The weather coming next week is about to get our attention. High around 20 and lows hovering around zero. Now is the time to cover the hives...

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Making Creamed Honey

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This is the time of year when I make creamed honey for my holiday gifts. I usually give creamed honey to relatives, co workers, and vendors ...

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Deer Hunting Tree Stands

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This is the time of year to pick up a cheap tree stand. Deer hunting is over and the stands are on sale. These work great for swarm hives. M...

Monday, November 14, 2011

Honey bees drinking water

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This video is from youtube. I like how you can see the bees drinking with their tongue. Also this is typical how bees find water and drink....

Sunday, November 13, 2011

New Hours

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The bee season has slowed down with the season. My hours are changing a little. My day job has me working odd hours again and that has me ho...

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Jim: Stillwater, Minnesota; I have kept bees for 28 years and run 25 colonies. We have changed our business name to Bees and Honey LLC. We are still selling honey at our Stillwater location. Honey fills (still in Stillwater) anytime but please call

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