by admin-ciba | Jan 31, 2022 | A Beekeepers' Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Below is a list of some suppliers of bees and beekeeping equipment that local beekeepers find helpful. We recommend that you reach out to suppliers with specific questions, current availability, and pricing. Please keep in mind that this list is not meant to include...
by admin-ciba | Jan 10, 2022 | Beekeeping, Beginning, FAQs, Winter
by Tim Caldwell Editor’s Note: As someone who started beekeeping in earnest last year, there was a lot I didn’t know about, well, everything. In fact, I may know less now that I did when I first started, and I’m mostly at peace with that. But one area that gave me...
by admin-ciba | Mar 11, 2021 | A Beekeepers' Year, Beginning, How To, Spring
My bees have survived the winter! – Yea! What should I be doing for them now? If you are a new beekeeper – Congratulation! 🎉 It is common for new beekeepers to lose their overwintered colonies. – Don’t despair. Even experienced beekeepers lose...
by admin-ciba | Jan 31, 2021 | A Beekeepers' Year, Beginning, Fall, Resources, Spring, Summer, Winter
Cornell University’s Master Beekeeping Program has a number of valuable resources. Visit their Beekeeping Resources Page. Included is a very informative Beekeeping Year Calendar page, and a also available PDF here for offline reference. Though it’s written...
by admin-ciba | Sep 26, 2012 | How To
Preparing the Sugar Fondant for your Sugar Board Some type of paper to line the sandy board with, tissue, news, etc. 10 to 15 lbs. Sugar Tub or 5 gallon bucket to mix in Rubber gloves if preferred or use bare hands 6 oz. of COLD water per 5lbs. sugar Note: this...
