Ratchet straps or cement blocks are a good way to ensure your hives are secure during inclement weather.
The temperatures have started to drop here in middle Georgia. We have been treating and feeding our bees over the last month to ensure they are as strong as possible going into the winter month. Installing white boards underneath helps to provide alittle more insulation. You may also consider condensing the hives down so the bees have a small space and are closer to the resources. All that being said, we still experience hive loss. Unfortunately, this is a part of beekeeping. We try to view it as an opportunity to keep learning, keep asking questions, and exploring. Beekeeping clubs and courses are an excellent resource!
— Our Honey is Awarded 🥇 Place —
It’s official. BeeCo Apiaries Honey tied with the UGA Vet School students for 1st place at the Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association Honey Tasting Event in Bogart, GA!
— Reynolds Media Visit to BeeCo Apiaries —
Last week, we had the opportunity to host a group of travel writers visiting Reynolds Lake Oconee. It was too cold to get into the hives, so instead we spent time together taking about the endless topic of beekeeping! We looked at an observation hive, beekeeping equipment, and of course, sampled some honey. Special thanks to Chef Bellout Zouhair, Executive Chef at Reynolds Lake Oconee, for making this happen!
Mary, Chef Zouhair, and the media guests at BeeCo Apiaries.
We highly encourage you to check out the American Honey Tasting Society website for excellent resources and recommendations for honey tasting!
Beekeeping is a complex and fascinating pursuit with plenty to learn and sweet rewards! If you are interested in becoming a beekeeper yourself, this comprehensive seminar featuring Georgia Master Beekeepers and industry professionals will prepare you to establish and manage a successful apiary. This workshop will guide you through understanding the honey bee as well as the steps to obtain your bees, tools and hives. This program will also cover harvesting, various hive products and how to use them. Participants will also learn about proper care and some of the common challenges facing beekeepers today.
Happy Thanksgiving from BeeCo Apiaries
Our dear friend, Bella, helping set the Thanksgiving table during our 2020 celebration.
Wishing all of you a week full of gratitude.
Mary & Katherine
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