Oh how I enjoy a beekeeping convention! There are 4 elements to a convention:- Lectures from National and International Speakers on the latest research involving honeybees, how they function, their diseases, pests and viruses, bumble and solitary bees in the environment Workshops, usually 2 hours, on every subject from making cosmetics and wax melts, toContinueContinue reading “Spring Convention – 2026”
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Penn State Webinar Series
Beekeeping Around The World UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For those interested in learning about how beekeeping is practiced in different parts of the world, Penn State Extension is offering a free, seven-week webinar series. “Beekeeping Around the World” is designed for beekeepers, farmers and social insect enthusiasts. Webinars will take place from noon to 1 p.m. ThursdaysContinueContinue reading “Penn State Webinar Series”
New Forest apiary meeting, 21 August 2021
The heather this year is magnificent. This photo from Richard’s drone (not that kinda drone!) gives an idea of the available forage. “Shall we go or is it best to cancel?” The now familiar pre-apiary meeting phone call. The weather for Ocknell Pond wasn’t looking good, but as we’d cancelled or postponed most of ourContinueContinue reading “New Forest apiary meeting, 21 August 2021”