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Apiary Lectures

Posted on September 7, 2011 by bob

Ok so I tried to run the first section entirely in the apiary. After some feedback – specifically “where’s the fall prep lecture” I’ve learned a little something. Apiary workshops are good, but follow-up afterwards would ensure the message. Still, … Continue reading →

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September Meeting

Posted on August 22, 2011 by bob

Weather permitting, I’d like to have the beginner section (fall prep) out in the apiary. Bring a veil and we can go through what you should look for prior to putting your hives to bed for the year.

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Railroad Days

Posted on August 22, 2011 by bob

Thanks to all the volunteers who made Snoqualmie Railroad Days a success. We definitely got the word out, and did a little fund-raising as well. Anyone have pictures of the event we can post?

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New Apiary Residents

Posted on July 28, 2011 by bob

Some new apiary residents have arrived from the lowlands to try and capitalize on the last of the blackberry flow. The apiary committee has been working on an operations policy. It’s mostly finalized. Look for a posting soon.

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Supplies

Posted on July 25, 2011 by bob

Since Corky will be a panelist at our August meeting, it might be a good time to place an order w/ Ballard Bee Company and get a delivery at the meeting. I’m just saying, is all. (Ballard Bee Supplies) (Note: … Continue reading →

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August Meeting

Posted on July 20, 2011 by bob

Tuesday August 2nd. Beginner section will discuss splits. Post-blackberry flow is an opportune time to make some splits before fall. We’ll talk about the how-tos. 8:00 will start a panel discussion. We’ve got an interesting line-up of sideliners and commercial … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed

Posted on June 8, 2011 by bob

Volunteers are needed to staff a SVB booth at Greenway Days Sunday June 19th. The event runs from 11:00-4:00 and is open to the public. This should be a great publicity event for the club. We’ll have an observation hive … Continue reading →

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June Meeting

Posted on June 6, 2011 by bob

June Meeting tomorrow Tuesday June 7th. Beginner section is a short lesson on hive expansion and honey supering followed by a general Q&A. Now that the weather has picked up and you’ve all been sitting on new package installs for … Continue reading →

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Hrm . . .

Posted on June 4, 2011 by bob

Dan Sullivan sure looks a lot like me. http://snovalleystar.com/2011/05/18/seattle-beekeeper-brings-buzz-to-snoqualmie-valley

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May Hive Calendar

Posted on May 12, 2011 by bob

Feed new colonies and monitor your existing ones. Spring can be a time of long draw-out rainy spells (this year in particular). Make sure all colonies have ample access to sugar or honey stores. A pollen patty isn’t a bad … Continue reading →

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