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What should I be doing with my bees this month? This blog is for beekeepers in northern climates. I will be describing what I am doing with my bees on a monthly schedule. Copying any text or photos is forbidden except with written authorization of the author.
Holiday Store Hours
Hello Beekeepers, Due to the holiday weekend, the Nature's Nectar Store will be closed Saturday, July 2nd. Have a safe and fun holiday weekend! Thank you, Jessica & Tom
Tom’s Tip Tuesday! Bess are washboarding!
STORE HOURS
Hello Beekeepers! Our store hours are as follows: Thursday: 10am-6pm Friday: 12pm-5pm Saturday: 10am-4pm Thank you, Nature's Nectar
Saturday Shop Shopping! Queen Marking
Reversals
What a beautiful day to get outside and work with the bees. When breaking down the hive, you will need to assess their food storage. If the hive has three frames of honey in the same box the bees are in, it should be enough food for two weeks. If...
Tom’s Tip Tuesdays! Reverals & New Protective gear!
Tom’s Tip Tuesday! – Adding a second deep box
DOING A DIVIDE/SPLIT ON AN OVERWINTERED COLONY – PART 2
DOING A DIVIDE/SPLIT ON AN OVERWINTERED COLONY – PART 1
QUEENS!
WE HAVE QUEENS! Queen pickup is available now at the Oakdale store. We get a new shipment each week though the end of May and possibly into June. No need to order ahead of time, come on by the store to purchase your Queen. They are first come first...

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Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm