Swarm Suppression- May/June Beekeeping
Dearth between Dandelion and Clover is the DANGER ZONE On of the most important aspects of spring management in a beehive is swarm suppression. Swarming is an entirely natural act […]
Calgary’s Artisan Product ROUTINE Loves Bees!
What do bees and deodorant have in common?! Probably not a lot until recently, when our small local company routine. de-odor-cream, decided to make a second formula incorporating beeswax as the […]
Return of the Bumble Bee Rescue Program
Calgary is home to an incredible diversity of native bees including as many as 12 different bumblebee species. These fuzzy, lovable bees are an easily recognized, garden favorite, often seen […]
Seeds for the Bees in the Prairies – planning your garden with bees in mind
You may be an avid gardener, you may have nothing but a container to offer, or this may be your first act of cultivation. No matter where you are coming […]
Dandelions and Honey bees: A golden friendship
They strike fear into the hearts of lawn lovers. Sending even the most rational individuals into fits of rage; driving them to hack, pry and spray the plants into submission…only […]
Understanding Flow
In becoming a beekeeper in an urban setting, there are a lot of complications and challenges that come up. Many of which are obvious: neighbours, bylaw, support groups/clubs, access to […]
How To Hive a Nucleus- May beekeeping
So, you’re getting bees! How exciting, exhilarating….. terrifying! It is completely normal to be feeling the flighty wings of anxiety as THE DAY comes closer. Really, installing bees is a […]
“Little Books on Bees” PRE-ORDERS available April 1, 2015
We are so excited to announce that after much hard work, research, and learning (we have never written, edited, and self-published before) we are excited to be sending these little […]
A Few Steps Forward, A Few Steps Backward: Beekeeping in Alberta in 2015
As we deal with the changes in Bylaw for the MD of Foothills which declines the ability for anyone to keep honey bees on their property with less than 21 […]
Ordering Equipment for Your First Bee Season
Getting started beekeeping can be daunting as there are so many products out there: from the new flow hive to queen rearing and wax rendering equipment. They key to getting […]
