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
Posted by Grange Co-op on 28th Jan 2016
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 wax and the healthy and delicious honey. Also covered: the basic equipment for getting started in beekeeping, available at your local Grange Co-op and on GrangeCoop.com.
http://youtu.be/4Bk9gbCOXWU… Read more