Monthly Archives: March 2012

2012 Has Officially Begun

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jason

During the course of the last two weeks I have opened all of my hives.  I went into winter with fourteen, and have come out the other end with eleven.  The colonies that didn’t make it appear to have starved.  All hives … Continue reading →

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Southeastern Indiana Beekeepers Association

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Jason

I attended a meeting of the Southeastern Indiana Beekeepers Association (www.indianahoney.org) last week.  I must admit I was skeptical about going.  I have spent my most of my life avoiding clubs and associations.  It would have been a shame to have … Continue reading →

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Where do bees come from?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Jason

Most people when questioned about where bees come from would reply that bees come as packages or as nucs.  Have you ever asked what had to happen to get those bees to your apiary?  I know I didn’t.  I feel … Continue reading →

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