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Hive Yourself a Good Time at the North Florida Fair
We need volunteers to staff the ABA Fair Booth during the North Florida Fair, happening Nov 1-12, 2023. We sell our club honey at our...
Christine Bonham
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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Oh Honey! September is National Honey Month
September is National Honey Month! How will you find a way to share your bees' bounty with your neighbors, friends and family?
Christine Bonham
Sep 1, 20231 min read
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America’s Bee Problem Is an Us Problem By Lex Pryor Aug 3, 2023, The Ringer
You may've heard America’s honeybees are dying. What does that mean for the people on the front lines—and what could it mean for your food.
Christine Bonham
Aug 23, 202324 min read
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Most Honey in America Is Fake—Here’s Why That Matters
Why fake honey is bad for the bees and bad for the beekeeper.
Christine Bonham
Jul 10, 20238 min read
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Tired of Mowing Your Lawn?
Cultivating a lawn is a highly popular, centuries-old tradition in much of the Western world. Yet maybe wildflowers would be better?
Christine Bonham
Jun 30, 20233 min read
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Your Bees Can Be Happy or Sad
Scientists have found that bees and other insects have the ability to feel joy and pain...
Christine Bonham
Jun 19, 20231 min read
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The Waggle Dance Explained
Do you ever wonder how bees communicate? How they tell each other where the best food source is? Watch this video to find out.
Christine Bonham
Jun 2, 20230 min read
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World Bee Day
May 20 is World Bee Day. Watch a UN discussion about the health of the global bee population by a panel of experts.
Christine Bonham
May 19, 20231 min read
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Wax, Pollen and Honey Colors
It's not unusual to see bright white comb but then again, comb can be almost black. Pollen can be almost all the colors of the rainbow. ...
Christine Bonham
May 16, 20232 min read
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Digital Beekeeping
Some of us take our phones with us to the bee yard, so we can take photos, document what's happening in our hives, or just to have it handy
Christine Bonham
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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Thank you, Reverend Langstroth
Have you ever wondered about the history of the Langstroth hive? Here's your answer!
Christine Bonham
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Integrated Pest Management Presentation
PDF files of Keith Parmer's Integrated Pest Management presentation for the March 2023 meeting.
Christine Bonham
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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What a Pest!
To keep your bees alive, you have to be diligent about keeping pests out of your hives.
Christine Bonham
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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The 2023 Short Course (Part 1) is in the books!
We had a great experience last Saturday at the Wakulla County Extension office. We had a full crowd of "newbees" and current ABA members...
Christine Bonham
Feb 27, 20232 min read
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Bee My Valentine
It's a fact. Bees will swarm. The UF Bee Lab has an excellent article on why bees swarm, how to notice the signs that they're ready to...
Christine Bonham
Feb 12, 20231 min read
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Bees in the News
There's a lot going on in the bee world, from rain and flooding in CA to a vaccine created to address American Foulbrood. Here's a look!
Christine Bonham
Jan 12, 202310 min read
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"Honey, bee healthy!"
Literally, this is what I tell my husband all the time. Make good health choices. The same goes for our bees, and we can help them...
Christine Bonham
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Vote. Eat. Play!
We'll see you next Tuesday, December 13th for our Annual Election, along with food and fun!
Christine Bonham
Dec 6, 20221 min read
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2022 Honey Tasting Winners
The Apalachee Beekeepers Board of Managers met last night for the honey tasting competition. A total of 20 entries were ranked from light...
Melanie
Nov 2, 20221 min read
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Are Your Bees Hungry?
Just because it's still warm outside doesn't necessarily mean that your bees have enough to eat. Make sure you check your hives to see...
Christine Bonham
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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