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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.

DOING A DIVIDE/SPLIT ON AN OVERWINTERED COLONY

A divide is when a strong overwintered colony is split into two hives. If strong overwintered colonies are not split, the hive will more than likely swarm. If the hive swarms, that colony will probably not yield an excess honey crop. A divide can...

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Follow Along Friday! First hive inspection after install

What you are looking for is eggs. You do not need to go looking for the queen. If you see her, great! But that isn't your focus on this inspection. Once you see eggs, you can close up the hive, put the pollen patty and feeder pail back on. We will...

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THIRD SHIPMENT – Package bee pick up

The Bees are HERE! 🐝 If you are on the THIRD pick up, the bees are here and you can start to arrive at 7:30am for pick up. Pick up times: 7:30am-6pm Please note the crew has lunch from 11:30-12:30, so please try not to arrive during that time. Pick...

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Follow Along Friday! Package bee installation.

Hello Beekeepers! This was supposed to be posted yesterday. A new series called "Follow along Friday!" Follow along as we manage a brand new colony. I probably killed a few bees....🥺.. as it's been quite a while since I installed a package....

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QUEENS!

WE HAVE QUEENS! Queen pickup is available 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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Third Shipment – Pick Up Schedule

Hello Beekeepers! **THIRD SHIPMENT DETAILS** PICK UP LOCATION: 14185 SQUARE LAKE TRAIL N, STILLWATER, MN 55082 – Note: this is NOT the Oakdale store. MAP LINK TO ADDRESS Please note, these dates/times are subject to change. Check this blog every...

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