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Swarm Suppression- May/June Beekeeping

May 18, 2015by Apiaries & Bees for Communities 1 Comment

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 […]

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Important Notices, Spring Management, Summer Management

Calgary’s Artisan Product ROUTINE Loves Bees!

May 12, 2015by Apiaries & Bees for Communities Leave a comment

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 […]

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Return of the Bumble Bee Rescue Program

May 11, 2015by Apiaries & Bees for Communities 1 Comment

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 […]

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Bumble Bee Rescue Program

Seeds for the Bees in the Prairies – planning your garden with bees in mind

May 4, 2015by Apiaries & Bees for Communities Leave a comment

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 […]

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Native Bees, Spring Management

Dandelions and Honey bees: A golden friendship

April 29, 2015by Apiaries & Bees for Communities Leave a comment

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 […]

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Native Bees, Spring Management

Understanding Flow

April 27, 2015by Apiaries & Bees for Communities Leave a comment

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 […]

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General Information, Spring Management

How To Hive a Nucleus- May beekeeping

April 21, 2015by Apiaries & Bees for Communities Leave a comment

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 […]

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Spring Management

“Little Books on Bees” PRE-ORDERS available April 1, 2015

April 3, 2015by Apiaries & Bees for Communities Leave a comment

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 […]

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Community Outreach, Native Bees, Programs and Courses

A Few Steps Forward, A Few Steps Backward: Beekeeping in Alberta in 2015

April 3, 2015by Apiaries & Bees for Communities 3 Comments

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 […]

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Ordering Equipment for Your First Bee Season

March 20, 2015by Apiaries & Bees for Communities 3 Comments

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 […]

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General Information, Spring Management

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