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In the Beehive Newsletter
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Bee Season Is Done
Wrapped up hives at one of our BC sites. What's new on the farm: It's a wrap! The bees are safe and snug in their winter homes on Vancouver Island. We run one of the longest bee seasons in Canada....
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Hello Rainy BC!
Andrew and his father and sister unloading hives at our holding location in BC. What's new on the farm: Well, the bees made it safe and sound! After a journey across the prairies, through the Rockies, and across the strait...
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Goodbye Saskatoon, off to Vancouver Island!
Our hives all loaded up and ready to head to Vancouver Island. What's new on the farm: We are so close to the end of the bee season! Yesterday, we loaded up a semi with all our hives that are...
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This nasty bug is hurting our bees
Peeking into a hive on a cold fall afternoon. What's new on the farm: Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends! I hope you are enjoying a hearty meal with your loved ones this weekend. I am very thankful for all...
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Bees get grumpy in the fall...
Looking at a colony from underneath the hive. Sometimes we take a look from the bottom to get a quick assessment on how strong a hive is. What's new on the farm: Happy first day of fall! Fall weather is...
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The nectar tap has been turned off
A frame of honey with open cells of honey (on the left) and closed cells (right). The open honey is still being processed by the bees. When it is ready for storage, they will "cap" the honey with a layer...