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Author: Kathy Cox

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Silent Auction at March Meeting

Posted onMarch 23, 2024March 23, 2024

Attention all members. Here is a great opportunity to get really inexpensive bee stuff. Come to the meeting at the Arboretum and score an extractor. […] Read More

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FEBRUARY-MARCH ’24 in the Apiary

Posted onMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024

Well, Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow. So spring is coming early??? I’m more than ready for warmer weather, but not ready with all the […] Read More

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In the Apiary, January ’24

Posted onFebruary 2, 2024

Can you believe a 60-degree day in January? Well get ready for the temps to drop again. That is Washington weather for you. Poor bees. […] Read More

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Attention New Beekeeping Students

Posted onJanuary 26, 2024

by Kathy Cox, Education Chair, Master Beekeeper Two classes are now online Check the calendar to view and register. March 2&3 is a Zoom class […] Read More

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In the Apiary, December ’23

Posted onDecember 31, 2023

 Well, here we are at the end of 2023. And what a year it’s been. Between wars, mental health, mass shootings and political troubles, it […] Read More

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October ’23 in the Apiary

Posted onOctober 19, 2023

The leaves are changing color.  Tomatoes and the garden are giving in to fall. Bees are putting up with daily changes of sunny and rainy […] Read More

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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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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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