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    Nest Box Specifications

    By Grange Co-op · 31st Jan 2016

    GENERAL NEST BOX SUGGESTIONS: Boxes that face away from storms are more inviting to birds. Young birds will not become trapped in boxes that tilt forward at the top. Boxes should not have perches to help alleviate predator problems. Bo…
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    By Grange Co-op · 30th Jan 2016

    The Many Benefits of Beekeeping!

    Enjoy the many benefits of beekeeping! We’ve all seen those unmistakable white stacked boxes in a field or yard while driving through the country. Full of honeybees, those boxes and the specialized work involved may have seemed interesting…
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    By Grange Co-op · 29th Jan 2016

    The Beginner’s Guide to Beekeeping

    The process by which bees make honey is a fascinating natural wonder. Worker bees gather nectar and bring it to the hive. Hive bees continue breaking down the sugars before depositing it into a honeycomb cell. Hive bees use their wings to fan the…
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    By Grange Co-op · 28th Jan 2016

    Beekeeping: Getting Started (Video)

    Grange Co-op's own Hazel Thomas guests on KTVL's The Great Outdoors segment with Aaron Nilsson. Beginning as a complete novice, Hazel has now been keeping bees for almost 5 years. She discusses the many benefits of beekeeping, from pollination to…
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