Kim Flottum is editor of Bee Culture Magazine and author of several beekeeping books, including The Backyard Beekeeper, Better Beekeeping, The Backyard Beekeeper's Honey Handbook, and The Complete & Easy Guide to Beekeeping. Flottum has edited past editions and the current edition of The ABC & XYZ of Bee Culture.
Highlights: brood nest reduction/honey production
Every 10 days,
Later (about 5/22),
Piedmont blossoming dates: Poison Ivy (orange pollen) to 5/23; Tulip Poplar to 5/26; American Holly, 5/1 - 5/16; Raspberry, 5/12 - 6/2; Persimmon, 5/20 - 6/2; Sumac, 5/23 - 6/10
Mountain blossoming dates: American Holly, 5/8 - 5/23; Black Locust, 5/15 - 5/28; Tulip Poplar, 5/25 - 6/18; Sourwood, 6/25 - 7/25
This hive gives an inside look at how honeybees live and work. Beekeeping equipment is available for demonstratio...
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