Did you know that you can keep bees in your backyard? Most normal-sized yards can play host to a hive of honey bees, and the folks who tend them enjoy honey, beeswax, royal jelly, and of course, the bees themselves. In fact, a healthy hive can produce several gallons of lovely, local honey every year.
These pollinators can be marvelously helpful by making fruits and vegetables more productive. Here on the farm, we keep bees not just because they help produce richer crops, but also because they are tremendously beneficial insects that are good for our neighbors and surrounding environment.
Come learn what it takes to keep a busy, productive hive of bees happy! Learn where to get your bees, how to set up and maintain the hive, and how to protect it from pests and disease. This is a beginner’s course, so you won’t need to bring any special equipment or supplies. THIS CLASS IS HELD AT LOVE APPLE FARMS' nursery location: 5311 Scotts Valley Dr., Scotts Valley, CA.
ALL CLASSES ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE AND ADVANCE REGISTRATION
February 12, 2023 (Sunday) 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. SOLD OUT
March 18, 2023 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $99 << Click to register (gift certificate holders register by emailing loveapplefarm@gmail.com)
April 2, 2023 (Sunday) 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $99 << Click to register (gift certificate holders register by emailing loveapplefarm@gmail.com)
If we are able to open a hive during class, please be prepared: wear white or light-colored clothing, long sleeves and long pants. No open-toed shoes or sandals (think covering as much skin as possible). Please do not wear cologne or perfume. For more information about how to prepare for class, CLICK HERE. NOTE: WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN A HIVE DUE TO WEATHER ON ANY GIVEN DAY. BUT YOU STILL LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START YOUR OWN HIVE.
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