by Sabine Blackburn | Oct 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Was was asked: what is your best-recommended book in the library, said didn’t know, that was a hard question. The easy answer all one has to do is read all the beekeeping books at the library. It took about eighteen months in the end plus the others found...
by Sabine Blackburn | Oct 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
“In school they always taught us if you want to write about something make sure it’s something that you have experience of – so with regards to beekeeping there is nothing better than sitting on my arse watching TV.”John Duff Queens I...
by Sabine Blackburn | Jun 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Brenda Jager – Master Beekeeper spoke at our June meeting about Producing Queen Cups for Grafting without the use of Plastic. Here is a series of pictures to follow the process. You can also find the videos on Brenda’s Facebook page...
by Sabine Blackburn | Aug 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Moufida Holubeshen How you register your bees in BC has changed. As of early 2022 the new registration it will be mandatory to register your apiaries but registration remains at no cost. It applies to all premises regardless of size including hobby farms. Why the...
by Sabine Blackburn | Jun 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Moufida Holubeshen In 2020, there were no confirmed sightings on Vancouver Island. Two more years of monitoring are needed to declare Vancouver Island free and clear of the Asian Giant Hornet (AGH). Half of the confirmed sighting in 2020 in Washington State were...
