by barbegross | Sep 24, 2020 | Member Resources, Tips & Tricks
From Dan Van Peursem: At 6:30 on Tuesday, September 22, Mark and Sandy Friedrichs hosted us on their acreage outside of LeMars, Iowa. It was another beautiful evening and setting. The meeting kicked off with folks donning their veils to observe Todd...
by barbegross | Sep 2, 2020 | Member Resources, Tips & Tricks
The following is a recap of our meeting last night. It was an enjoyable evening for those that could make it and for those that couldn’t, we hope to see you in the near future. The meeting was graciously hosted by Dean and Barb Johnson on their acreage located...
by barbegross | Aug 24, 2020 | Member Resources, Tips & Tricks
Another useful entry from Mike Overstake at the Bee Yard: APIARY PROVERB One strong hive is better than two weak hives! Beekeepers, I hope this email finds you well! Hive Tool talk: From our last email, “A Thought to Ponder”. The question was asked, “What is the...
by barbegross | Aug 18, 2020 | Member Resources, Tips & Tricks
The following is from Mike Overstake, a beekeeper that sends out articles periodically via “Bee Yard.” Note this was sent out on Aug. 7 so the flow is not quite as strong as he mentions below. Things are starting to slow down… Bee Keepers, I hope this email...
by barbegross | Apr 17, 2020 | Member Resources, Tips & Tricks
(Information thanks to Tim Stumo, North Iowa Beekeepers Association) Spring Feeding When honey bees are clustered at 45 degrees Fahrenheit and below, they only feed directly on top of the cluster. So if in late winter, early spring you see your honey bees at the top...
by barbegross | Mar 20, 2020 | Member Resources, Tips & Tricks
Check all your hives for activity o Clean out all dead outs and inventory frames for honey & pollen Put on pollen/protein patties o Remember, raising brood is a resource consuming process (mid-summer they consume about 60lbs of honeys per month raising brood)....
