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
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