The Bee-log
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It's time to go home
I'm pretty happy here because this hive is looking good! What's new on the farm: We are approaching the end of May... What that means for us is it's time to bring the bees home to Saskatoon! This week has...
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Why do bees want to swarm?
Our hives start as single boxes, but as they grow larger we stack a second box on top to give them more space! Each vertical stack of boxes is a unique colony. What's new on the farm: It's been an...
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The queen making has begun
A frame of queen cells made from our own bees! Larvae are gently transferred into the grey cups, which are then placed with the open end upside-down in the hive. The bees feed the larvae with royal jelly for several...
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Why we can't buy the best queens we've ever had
A very healthy frame of brood! The brown circles are baby bees (in the pupa stage) covered with wax cappings for protection until they hatch. A consistent and widespread pattern (without too many holes) means the queen is an organized...
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Does snow make our honey white?
A freshly packed bottle of our white honey, before it has fully set in the jar! What's new on the farm: When you think of winter in Canada, Saskatoon pretty much fits the stereotypical image. Freezing cold, blue skies, and...
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What about the winter bees?
The hives covered with tarp at one of our Vancouver Island yards. What's new on the farm: Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and had time to enjoy good food with good company. This year,...
