Posted by Grange Co-op on 11th Jan 2019
In this GrangeKnows article, you’ll learn how to raise and care for one of the most efficient pollinators available: Mason Bees. The benefits of Mason Bees are extraordinary in comparison to the resources needed to maintain these mighty pollinators. Learn just what it takes to maintain Mason Bees and the benefits of keeping these around your home in this GrangeKnows article.
Pollinators help sustain our future food supply and preserve a heal… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 31st Jan 2016
Getting honey bees
You can fill your hive with honey bees either found in nature or by buying them. In the wild, clusters of bees are called swarms, which you can collect and introduce to your hive. As a first-time precaution, take an experienced bee keeper. Wear the appropriate protective gear if you move a swarm to your own apiary. You can find bees on tree limbs, fence posts, or other areas and you can capture them by brushing them i… Read more