Honey bees, although self-sufficient, need our attention to assist and combat hot weather. Water Source, Important. If a natural water source is not available, drip…
It’s almost July 1, & time to do a mite check on bees I prefer Varroa Easy Check or the alcohol wash methods If 3,…
Due to the pleasant and lingering cool/wet spring weather, our local honey flow extended to mid-July across the E. Shore. It’s time to harvest spring…
March 13 – Wicomico County Extension Office – 7:00 PM Ron Wilson, Harry McElhone, Jerry Kelley, James Henderson will present One year later: Alternative hive styles…
February 13 – Wicomico County Extension Office – 7:00 pm Mead – Bill Hingst will present All Things Mead: An ancient art, still thriving in our…
Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Wicomico County Extension Office on Old Quantico Road in Salisbury.
Gardening isn’t just great for our ever-important bee population and the environment–it’s wonderful for the health of people, too! Gardening is a fabulous hobby for…
Spring is just around the corner! While the weather hasn’t yet made up its mind here on the Eastern Shore, it is close enough that…
Bee pollen is the key to a beautiful garden. The more than 4,000 bee species in the United States, many of which are at risk for extinction…
This year the winter honey stores for many beekeepers in the Eastern Shore area was abysmal. At the November meeting, Dean Burroughs our local master beekeeper…