Tucka's bio: "Bzz! I run about 300 colonies in Upstate NY and South Florida. My business, Tucka Bee LLC, sprung from 100 swarm traps in the south. My primary mentors are Mike Palmer in upstate Vermont and Sam Comfort, creator of the Comfort Hive. I raise about 500-1000 queens per year and also produce a bit of honey and wax. I enjoy standing in swarms, swimming in rivers, and long days queen-catching while my pup lounges in the sun. It's a pirate's life with bees! Zzb.topic: QUEEN TALK!!cell…See More

!!! Zoom info: !!!Time: Mar 5, 2021 06:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/9790098985?pwd=N0c5Rk1lV0VrMzNqUmdpckgrSlEzUT09 Meeting ID: 979 009 8985Passcode: 5Zn09hLeigh-Kathryn Bonner Founder & CEO, Bee DowntownFourth generation beekeeper Leigh-Kathryn Bonner is a dynamic leader who started her entrepreneurial…See More

Good morning group, I am in east Lee county and I am concerned about the changes I've seen this spring. First, the orange blossom nectar flow was extremely poor --worst I've had in my 10 years of beekeeping. The Saw Palmetto has not been much better. I have 4 bee yards that are up to 15 miles apart from each other and the nectar flow continues to be bad. The other striking difference is my bait hives. I typically get around 10 new swarms to my bait hives, baited with some comb, lemongrass…See More

True hands-on with Jennifer Holmes and Eric BaxterMEAD MAKING 2.1For those who have sat in on a lecture or demonstration on making mead, or have a few small batches under their belt, but want to learn more, this is for you.In this hands-on workshop, each participant will prepare and go home with a gallon of Mead and the knowledge to see it through to maturity.You will need:1 Gallon Carboy or Food Grade Bucket w/lid and hole for airlockBung and Airlock (or Balloon)Honey-3-4 lbsYeast (or…See More

Jennifer Holmes, her husband Chris, and the Holmes family, enjoy their growing Apiary and Business, Hani Honey Company, in Stuart Florida.  Jennifer is a UFIFAS Master Beekeeper, UFIFAS Senior Welsh Honey Judge, current President of Florida State Beekeepers Association, and Co-Chair of Slow Food Treasure Coast.  Jennifer is active as a Speaker on many Beekeeping topics, and travels world-wide to continue to learn and contribute positively to the Beekeeping Industry.Providing Honey, along with…See More