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Author: Kathy Cox

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August ’23 in the Apiary

Posted onAugust 29, 2023

by Kathy Cox Fall is in the air. Pumpkins in the garden are turning orange. Honey is being harvested and extracted. Kids are getting ready […] Read More

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June ’23 in the Apiary

Posted onJune 28, 2023June 28, 2023

Finally, the blackberry flow is upon us! Are your bees bringing in grey pollen? That is from the blackberries! Pollen-what do bees do with it? […] Read More

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May in the Apiary

Posted onMay 29, 2023

MAY ‘23 IN THE APIARY BY KATHY COX This is quite possibly the busiest time of beekeeping! What are you doing? Are you checking for […] Read More

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March ’23 in the Apiary

Posted onMarch 14, 2023

Still tired from the time change? At least there is something to cheer about-Spring is 2 weeks away! I know I am anxious to see […] Read More

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February ’23 in the Apiary

Posted onFebruary 20, 2023February 20, 2023

Are you staying warm? I hope the bees are! Spring can’t be too far away. Let’s hope it is nothing like last year. I hope […] Read More

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January ’23 in the Apiary

Posted onJanuary 16, 2023January 17, 2023

January ’23 in the Apiary By Kathy Cox Say goodbye to ’22! I won’t miss it. Will you? I sure hope the spring is really […] Read More

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December ’22 In the Apiary

Posted onDecember 21, 2022December 22, 2022

By Kathy Cox Ho Ho Ho! I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season. It is a needed break from beekeeping, but don’t forget […] Read More

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SAP BEETLES- not quite so innocent!

Posted onOctober 13, 2017

At the pre-meeting last month we talked about Small Hive Beetle (SHB) and Varroa Destructor. After the meeting a member came up to me to […] Read More

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A New Beekeepers Dilemma

Posted onMarch 25, 2015March 28, 2022

Okay, so you want to keep bees? Great, but how do you start? What equipment do you need? Where do you get the bees? It […] Read More

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Winter Losses

Posted onMarch 16, 2015March 17, 2015

Here in the Pacific NW, the biggest problem with keeping bees alive during the winter and spring months is the rain!!! I wish I could […] Read More

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