Trees ‘n Bees, Inc.

Christmas Trees and Honeybees

Mon, Wec, Thur 12-6 pm; Saturday 10-4 pm

Spring 2010 Notes
With the warmer than normal temps, hives should be checked for stores. Although it is not warm enough to fully inspect the hives, lifting the back can give you an idea of the weight and how much might be left of the food stores. Top feeding is the best method of feeding this early in the year and mix the sugar syrup at least 1:1. You might consider adding Fumigilian for Nosema as well.

Now is also a good time to check over your boxes and frames. Replace any wax that is damaged or getting old, clean up and paint the boxes, bottom boards and top boards.

Our seminars are for the newcomers to beekeeping as well as those looking for more detailed information or an opportunity for review . Our informal, interactive approach covers the basics of the beehive, the honeybees life cycle, splits, swarming, harvest issues, fall maintenance, and much more!

We are revamping our first seminar of the season.Classes will be 4 Thursday evenings (6-8 pm) beginning March 11th followed by a 4-hour session on Saturday April 10th. Keep watching for more details! Give us a call if you have any questions.

We have recently been approved by the Washington State Beekeeping Association and will be offering students the opportunity to test for the Apprentice level of the Master Beekeeper Certification Program. Students may purchase the WSBA book for $10 (separate from the class fee) and the set of 10 tests will be incorporated into our multi-session class described above.

Class Fees: $60 each, $55 each per couple and $50 per each additional person. Or, for individual sessions: $15 each Thursday session & $25 for the Saturday session. Pre-registration at least one week prior to the scheduled date is requested, unless prior arrangements are made.

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