Laura and I have been keeping bees for six years now. Seems like only yesterday when someone plopped a one-deep hive in our yard and […] Read More
The PSBA Buzz
Around this time last year, Danny Najera spoke to PSBA about how technology was integrating with bees by tracking data from sensor devices placed into hives. Arnia, a […] Read More
November is when we hold PSBA’s annual business meeting where members get to elect trustees and officers. It is also our annual potluck dinner – so please bring a dish […] Read More
The bee colony is at its smallest in late November and December as the queen slows or stops laying altogether, creating a broodless colony. You […] Read More
Microsoft’s Giving Campaign in October celebrates the company’s effort to support the community. While employees are encouraged to donate time or money to their favorite organizations year-round, October is […] Read More
Join us for PSBA’s October monthly meeting on Tuesday October 27th. This is the last meeting of 2015 where a speaker will present. November’s meeting will […] Read More
PSBA volunteers offer information at booths for all sorts of situations. Traditionally we’ll have a booth at Seattle Tilth’s Harvest Festival, West Seattle Summer Fest, Shoreline Solar Fest and […] Read More
Seven Sons Tree (Heptacodium miconioides) is a late summer bloomer that is desirable to both bees and gardeners. Flowers are fragrant and typically found in […] Read More
In follow up to a previous post regarding the recent legislation of designating Beekeepers in Washington state as Farmers, an official guide has been released by the Department […] Read More
Bees are spending more time in the hive and thus there is less work for the beekeeper. Last month, in preparing your hives for winter, you […] Read More