Mason bees fill up their nests
No Vacancy at the mason bee condo It took them awhile, but the entire condo is filled–as well as the tubes they hatched from. A job well done. I will miss these little bees who are around for such a very short time.
Hive five: must-have beekeeping supplies
Here are five beekeeping supplies I recommend for the apiary. I have seldom, if ever, seen them mentioned by beekeeping books, clubs, or classes. butterfly net: these are great for catching bees that get in the house or snagging yellowjackets that hang around the hives. I’ve even caught a queen with one. It doesn’t have […] Read more