Monthly Archives: January 2011

Hive Ventilation

Posted on January 28, 2011 by ed

We have received inquiries from beekeepers asking advice about some of our chemical-free methods. The subject of ventilation was brought up. Proper air flow in a colony will increase the efficiency of brood production, honey production , and winter survival.  … Continue reading →

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Edible Honey Wedding Favors

Posted on January 24, 2011 by ed

This winter is not giving us a break!  More snow is expected on Tuesday. I can look out my back window and see the snow covered beehives, knowing there is nothing we can do to help them at this time.Instead … Continue reading →

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Snowshoes & Garden Club

Posted on January 10, 2011 by ed

We have been invited to speak to a garden club in East Brunswick about our beekeeping experience in NJ;  we look forward to telling our story! On that same evening, we have a chance to meet up with members of … Continue reading →

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Honeybee Happy New Year!

Posted on January 3, 2011 by ed

  Well, we are now into the new year, 2011. We wish all of you out there a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous Year! Ed’s new game of Geocaching has taken us out several times in the snowy landscape.  On the … Continue reading →

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