Name: Principles &amp; Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping<br>~Part Three~<br>Spring and Summer<br>Recording from 2022
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Principles & Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping
~Part Three~
Spring and Summer
Recording from 2022

$55.00

Recording from 2022.

Note: You will receive a downloadable PDF with a link to the recording and associated files.

Description

This online class provides guidance in beekeeping tasks through the spring and summer months, from swarm catching and growing the apiary to heath checks, expansion, wax management, and more. This is the third class in our four-part series on basic beekeeping and is intended as a continuation of Principles & Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping.Topics covered include:

Expansion in the hive
Swarming—How to catch and work with swarms
Understanding health of the honeybee hive
Dealing with pests
Using a debris tray
Beekeeping Tasks from May to August

Principles and Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping – FULL PROGRAM

Principles and Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping Part One	Principles and Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping Part Two
March 5, 2022	March 12, 2022
Introduction Beekeeping History and the Current State of the Honeybee Crisis Landscape Considerations—the bees and flowers as a unity Tools and Equipment—less is more, know what you need to get started! How to introduce a Package, Nuc, and Swarm Health checks and care for the first 10 days	The Spikenard Method Theory and practice of working with natural wax comb—without foundation Theory and practice of working with natural queens Understanding the hive as an organism Discussion at the hives, bee forage walk Feeding What is biodynamic beekeeping?
Principles and Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping Part Three	Principles and Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping Part Four
April 2, 2022	August 13, 2022
Health and Hive Management Spring and Summer Beekeeping Expansion in the hive Swarming—How to catch and work with swarms Understanding health of the honeybee hive Dealing with pests Using a debris tray Beekeeping Tasks from May to August	Health and Hive Management Fall and Winter Preparation Contraction in the hive 1:1 Ratio Feeding demonstration Hive wrapping/insulation Dynamics of the winter cluster Beekeeping tasks from August to April