President’s Message, February 2022
New President Fred Smith! Upcoming meetings, educational opportunities. Read More …
Tag: February
Beeline February 2022
Stay up to date with the Beeline. It is packed with need-to-know articles for Maryland beekeepers. Read More …
Tips for Buying Bees
Purchasing a nucleus colony is an investment. The questions below are designed for purchasers of nucleus (nuc) colonies to ask of sellers so the buyer can better understand the history, health, and makeup of the nucleus colonies they intend to purchase. The more information the buyer has about the nuc they intend to purchase, the better they will be able to plan to receive the colony and manage it. Questions to ask of sellers of nucleus colonies prior to arranging Read More …
Beeline February 2021
Stay up to date with the Beeline. It is packed with need-to-know articles for Maryland beekeepers. Read More …
Created Critters with Wings: a beautiful new book from beekeeper Ben Cooper
Western MD beekeeper has a beautiful new book, “Created Critters With Wings!” Read More …
2021 February 14 Celia Davis and Adam Finkelstein on Queens: WORKSHOP
Join MSBA on Sunday, February 14 for a special pay-what-you-like Zoom Workshop on Queens with Celia Davis of the BBKA and Adam Finkelstein of VP Queen Bees. Read More …
Beekeeping News and Notes: February 2021
Cicadas, VSH in the lab, historic bee DNA, the real poop on hornet defense, more! Read More …
BUMBA is Zooming Again in Prince Georges County
BUMBA is mixing Zoom, recorded and live sessions for its 2021 class. Read More …
Notes from the Apiary Inspector
Cybil Preston updates us on MD beekeeping stats, the Winter we are having, the importance of registering, and Mack and Tukka! Read More …
Live Beekeeping Instruction Demos in Baltimore
from Bill Castro, MSBA 2nd VP Though exact dates that highly depend on covid, weather and city/state requirements are still being worked out, MSBA 2nd VP Bill Castro will be holding live demos on urban natural beekeeping in Baltimore’s Leakin Park this year. The first sessions will be in late March, and take place every month this growing season. This is Bill’s 13th full time season running over 100 colonies in Baltimore and 25th consecutive season managing bees. Topics will Read More …