by Jessica Neisen | May 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Checking for capped brood and food...
by Jessica Neisen | May 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 happen when a colony...
by Jessica Neisen | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 be posting...
by Jessica Neisen | May 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 up address: 14185...
by Jessica Neisen | May 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
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....
by Jessica Neisen | May 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 served. However, if you...
by Jessica Neisen | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hello Beekeepers, As some of you are approaching 1 week since install, you will want to check for queen acceptance. What a beekeeper needs to do is to go into the hive and look for eggs. When you see eggs or small larvae, we can assume the bees have accepted the queen...
by Jessica Neisen | Apr 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 day and before you...
by Jessica Neisen | Apr 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hello Beekeepers! Need a last minute class for this season? This one is for you! Instructor: JoAnne Sabin, beekeeper and a member of the Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association (MHBA). Register at this LINK. This course will describe everything you need to know to keep...
by Jessica Neisen | Apr 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Bees are HERE! 🐝 If you are on the FIRST or SECOND pick up, you can come today anytime before 7pm. You don’t need to call to confirm if you can come. Schedule us posted for the next two days of pick up. Please note the crew has lunch from 11:30-12:30, so please...
by Jessica Neisen | Apr 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
See Full schedule at this LINK
by Jessica Neisen | Apr 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hello Beekeepers! If you have questions on how to install a bee package, this is the video to watch! It is a 3 part video, so watch until the end! Also, the temperatures on this first shipment might be a bit cooler. Anything below 50 degrees, do not spray your bees...
by Jessica Neisen | Apr 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hello Beekeepers! **READ THIS ENTIRE POST!** 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 day and before you...
by Jessica Neisen | Apr 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hello Beekeepers, I know I mentioned I would have the schedule completed by the end of weekend. However, I am still working on our employee schedule for pick up dates/times and that helps me determine when each of your pick up times will be based off staffing. I...
by Jessica Neisen | Apr 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hello Beekeepers! We hope you are all as excited about the bees arrival as we are! This is for the FIRST and SECOND pick up only. I will be working on the pick up schedule over the weekend, so please check back for the full schedule. I have the dates so I wanted to...
by Jessica Neisen | Apr 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
