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Hive Calendar: December-January

Posted on December 19, 2012 by patti

If you left your hives in the fall with plenty of honey, they should still be doing well. However, the long, warm fall without new forage may mean depleted stores. To check a hive, gently tilt the hive off the … Continue reading →

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Election results, no January meeting, upcoming news

Posted on December 5, 2012 by patti

The list of 2013 SVB officers and board members can be found under the Organization link above, or click here. Please note: no general meeting in January. However, the SVB board will meet at Meadowbrook on January 8, 2013, at … Continue reading →

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December meeting 12/4

Posted on December 3, 2012 by patti

Annual meeting, elections, and honey tasting. If you have honey from your own bees or an interesting varietal honey you’d like to share, please bring a sample.

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September Meeting & Apiary Inspection

Posted on September 3, 2012 by patti

Tomorrow’s (9/4) meeting will begin with hive inspections at the Meadowbrook apiary. Please arrive promptly at 7 pm (it’s getting dark fast), and bring your bee gear. If you don’t have bee gear, wear light-colored clothing and covered shoes. A … Continue reading →

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Packages Saturday 5/5

Posted on May 2, 2012 by patti

Pickup Saturday 5/5, 12-7 pm. Location: Bob Combs 12832 464th Ave SE North Bend 425-891-2329

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Package Delivery Postponed One Week

Posted on April 26, 2012 by patti

And the drama continues. We just received word that packages cannot be picked up from California in time for delivery this weekend. Rain on Thursday, followed by cold weather through early Friday morning, unfortunately corresponded to the time our packages … Continue reading →

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SVB at Fall Harvest Farm Tour

Posted on September 6, 2011 by patti

SVB will have a honey booth at Fall City Farms Saturday (9/24) during the 2011 East King County Harvest Celebration. This tour of seven Snoqualmie Farms is sponsored by Washington State University, King County, and others. Visit farm animals, feed … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Beekeeping

Posted on March 4, 2011 by patti

Late notice! Introduction to Beekeeping Saturday, March 5 2011, 1:00 Paul Lundy & Bob Combs This is a seminar on beekeeping for gardeners and hobbyists. Paul is president of the Washington State Association of Beekeepers. Bob Combs lives in North … Continue reading →

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