by Jessica Neisen | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
A video by Jim Kloek “I checked my 3 deep colony today, Removed the feeder and added a queen excluder and two supers. Checked on the two deep colony and shifted a couple frames around. The nectar flow is on. Supers are getting nectar in the...
by Jessica Neisen | Jun 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
A video by Jim Kloek. “In this video, I added a queen excluder to the two brood box hive with two supers on. The 3rd brood box was inspected to see if the bees had finished drawing out all the foundation on all the frames. The bees had not completed the frames...
by Jessica Neisen | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
This will be the last week we get Queens in. Queen pickup is available at the Oakdale store. They are first come first served at the store until we sell out. Store Hours: Thursday 10-6 Friday 10-6 Saturday 9-5 QUEENS: This is CASH OR CHECK discounted pricing. Using a...
by Jessica Neisen | Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
A video by Jim Kloek “I do a midweek inspection to see if the bees are moving up into the new supers. Also, checking on the progress of the 3rd brood box I added to the other package bee colony. The nectar flow is on and honey is coming into my...
by Jessica Neisen | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
A video by Jim Kloek “Package bee colonies were ready for their honey supers on one colony and I added a third deep brood box on the other...
by Jessica Neisen | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
We SOLD OUT of Queens today. We will not have any in stock on June 18th and June 19th. Due to the demand, we are working with our supplier to get another shipment in next week, if possible. Keep an eye on the blog for updates.
by Jessica Neisen | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
A video and info by Jim Kloek “It is getting close to the main nectar flow. That usually starts around mid to late June in Minnesota. The hives were not quite ready for expansion on this visit. Looks like an early visit mid week to add a third brood box and two...
by Jessica Neisen | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
https://www.naturesnectarllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/TTT-Mite-Treatment.mp4...
by Jessica Neisen | Jun 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
A video and post by Jim Kloek. “Part 8 of the Managing a package bee colony series. After adding a second box a week ago, the hives have definitely moved forward. In one week the bees have almost finished making comb in half the box. On the next inspection, the...
by Jessica Neisen | Jun 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
This might be the last week we get Queens in. Queen pickup is available at the Oakdale store. They are first come first served at the store. Store Hours: Thursday 10-6 Friday 10-6 Saturday 9-5 QUEENS: This is CASH OR CHECK discounted pricing. Using a Credit Card, add...
by Jessica Neisen | Jun 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s time to get ready! The nectar flow is about two weeks out before the main flow starts and that would be Central Minnesota. Currently right now we have the tail end of the dandelion and what’s left of the fruit trees. Yellow Sweet Clover is starting to...
by Jessica Neisen | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
A video by Jim Kloek “Added a second box on 5/28 to the package bee colony. Moved one frame up from the lower box into the second box. Running 9 frames in the bottom box, 10 frames in the top box at the moment. Gave each colony a pollen...
