Three summers ago I decided I wanted to get honey bees. It’s not quite as simple as just making the decision to get bees in the city of Edmonton, there is a bit that goes into it – sourcing the bees and equipment, taking a course, getting permits, etc., which I wrote...
If you read my last update on the bees you know our over-wintered hive attempted to swarm, but we split the hive to stop them – with success, thankfully. July has been wet, no doubt, and the queen continues to lay as this is the busiest time of the year for the bees...
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I got my bees – I remember the anticipation and the nerves as I started on the crazy adventure of being a “backyard beekeeper”, now it feels quite normal and I often think about how funny the top of the garden would...
If you’ve seen my recent posts on social media, you know I recently became a backyard beekeeper – ha, sounds a bit funny, doesn’t it? I have wanted bees for a few years now, but couldn’t seem to get into any beekeeping courses, finally last year after nagging...
