Flowering Crabapples – Malus speciesHoney bees came over with the colonists in order to pollinate the apple trees that were being planted. Crabapple is in the same genus as eating apples, making them irresistible to honey bees. Modern Crabapple trees Read More …
MINOR BULBSMany of the minor bulbs bloom very early in the year and provide critical first pollen and nectar sources for honey bees. Since they bloom before the trees leaf out and are very small, they can be tucked into Read More …
Oakleaf Hydrangea – Hydrangea quercifoliaThis beautiful native shrub has a full, rounded shape. The oak-like leaves start out dark green and turn a rich red to burgundy in the fall. Older stems have exfoliating bark in light brown to cinnamon-brown Read More …
Mahonia – Mahonia species Two species of Mahonia are commonly grown in our area – the native, Mahonia aquifolium and the non-native Mahonia bealei. Both have yellow flowers that open early in the season and although they prefer a moist, Read More …
Pussy Willow, Goat Willow – Salix caprea Large shrub/small tree, 10-20’ tall and wide. Blooms in March. 2 star nectar, 4 star pollen source for honey bees. Bumble, mining and sweat bees; wasps, syrphid and tachinid flies also visit the Read More …
Jan Day of the Capital Bee Alliance will explain the value of recording what the bees are doing in the hive and what you are doing to the bees in the hive. Read More …
Bill Castro of Bee Friendly Apiary in Baltimore will speak about Treatment Free Beekeeping Read More …
This is a quick picture guide to recognizing situations inside your hives. Logon to the website to see the chart.
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Ask A Master Beekeeper: You Have Questions? They Have Answers!Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 7:00 pmBrookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallen Avenue, Silver Spring MDAt our March meeting, members will have the opportunity to ask a panel of three experienced Master Beekeepers Read More …
SconesFrom WithLoveAndCupcakes.com PRINT light, flakey scones, full of woodsy thyme and subtly sweetened with honey. yield: 12 scones INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 2½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme ¾ cup Read More …
