Posts by Gary Reuter
Want to become a beekeeper?
Now is an excellent time to sign up for a class. Learn now and start beekeeping this spring.
Read MoreBeekeeping Groups
Information on Beekeeping Groups in Minnesota
Read MoreMead Making
Ingredients: 5-6 quarts of honey – 5 quarts produces med-dry and 6 quarts produces sweet, so use per your desire
4+ gallons of water · 1 TBS Fermaid K – yeast energizer and nutrient in one · Wine yeast – 1 package liquid requires 3+ hours prep; or 2 packages of Dry yeast that requires 15+ minutes prep.
How you can help honey bees
- Eliminate garden pesticides
- Plant flowers that bees like
- Provide bee habitat
- Let garden vegetables flower
- Support local beekeepers
If you see a swarm of bees
Don’t panic. Call Bob Sitko at 651-436-7915. Swarming honey bees do not want to hurt you. They’re just on their way to a new home. If you think they are honey bees, we can help.
Read MoreGot a Question?
If you don’t find the answer to your question on our FAQ page, you can ask Buzz, our resident bee expert. He’ll do his best to answer it.
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