PSBA Blog

<p>by Kathy Cox, Education Chair, Master Beekeeper Two classes are now online Check the calendar to view and register. March 2&amp;3 is a Zoom class [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/attention-new-beekeeping-students/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p> Well, here we are at the end of 2023. And what a year it&#8217;s been. Between wars, mental health, mass shootings and political troubles, it [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/in-the-apiary-december-23/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>PSBA provides vetted package suppliers the opportunity to sell to members. PSBA is accepting applications for businesses that would like to supply honey bees (nucs, [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/2024-bee-package-applications-available/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Shed Cleanout/up Thank you to everyone who came out  to help us with the shed. Everyone got good and dirty, but the shed got clean. [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/november-14th-potluck-business-meeting-and-the-apiary-shed-is-ready-for-spring/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>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 [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/october-23-in-the-apiary/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Thank you to all the folks who braved the rain to help ‘put the bees to bed’ before winter. We had a nice turn out [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/winter-hive-prep-in-the-apiary/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Work Party &#8211; October 15   11AM-1PM We’ve got the bees settled for winter, now it’s time to tackle the shed.  The plan is to remove [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/apiary-shed-clean-out-after-the-pandemic/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Due to a water main leak, the September meeting at the Graham Visitor&#8217;s Center has been moved to the Center for Urban Horticulture, in the [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/tuesday-september-26th-in-person-site-change-please-note/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Please join Dawn Beck and Kathleen DeVilbiss this Saturday from 2pm to 4pm at the PSBA Apiary in the UW Arboretum. This is a hands-on [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/overwintering-success-with-winter-hive-tactics/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>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 [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/august-23-in-the-apiary/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Help PSBA with our last volunteer event of the summer! We need volunteers for both morning and afternoon shifts. Once you register, our volunteer coordinator [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/volunteer-for-the-king-county-chomp-festival-at-marymoor-park-august-19th/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Late summer and fall are critical decision times for your hives. Please join PSBA President and Master Beekeeper Dawn Beck in the Apiary Saturday the [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/last-two-lessons-in-the-psba-apiary-late-season-assessment-and-winter-prep/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>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? [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/june-23-in-the-apiary/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Queen Breeders Research Opportunity (King County area) Curious about helping to improve the genetics of our local bees – then read on! Queen genetics are [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/queen-breeder-research-opportunity/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>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 [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/may-in-the-apiary-2/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>By KATHY COX It feels like Spring is trying to make its way here. The bees are bringing in lots of yellow pollen. The first [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/april-23-in-the-apiary/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Last month PSBA issued a notice to be careful opening messages from PSBA board members. Since then, we have restored and also strengthened our security.</p>

<p>Magali Dieny Eaton, a Journeyman Beekeeper, is teaching our last Backyard Beekeeper Beginner Class this year on March 18 &amp; 19 from 8:30 Am to [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/2023-final-backyard-beekeeper-beginner-class-offering/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Tracy Klein, a Master Beekeeper, is teaching a beginners class on February 25 &amp; 26th from 8:30 to 12:30pm each day. There are only a [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/beginners-class-february-25th-26th/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Jeff Steenbergen has a Top Bar class this Thursday 2/23 from 6-8:30pm. There is still room left. For those interested, register online.</p>