I spent Saturday in Yakima at the “Vanishing Conference” presented by the Central Washington Beekeepers Association. Sponsored by fruit growers, Glory Bee Foods and Bee Culture Magazine, and Hagen Das (yay Hagen Das!), the conference brought together beekeepers who were … Continue reading
I’ve spent the last twwo days at a beekeeper’s conference. This year the state group, Washington State Beekeepers Association, combined its annual meeting with the regional Western Apiculture Society conference. Two days of talking bees with people who never get … Continue reading
Every summer gardeners and farmers call West Sound Beekeepers and Stedman’s Bee Supplies looking for pollination services – usually for free! This year I’ve talked to several farmers who were interested in having someone put a honeybee hive on their … Continue reading