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I have all carnies and they are all doing well, with plenty of stores. A dry and warm winter here in Utah. 40's to 50's for the high's and down in the 20's for the lows. My bees are out almost every...

She came from a package bought locally. The 4 pound package was half Italian and half Carniolans. She should be a New World Carniolan. The package released her the first day after install and she has...

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Here in Utah and neighboring states this plant grows everywhere it can get it roots to. I have a neighbors yard / field with a new crop starting. :( Do bees work this at all? I have not seen bees on...

Welcome Josh.

Welcome. Glad to have another Utah Bee keeper on the forum. Utah county has a lot of bee keepers and they have a great club. The club has a mentoring program. Get in the action this year, you have...

Welcome. Contact me if you need some general questions answered. You may want to join the Wasatch Beekeepers Association. A great club and source of info. :D

zip code: 84084
West Jordan, Utah
Plant: Spring Crocus
Bloom date 3-1-2011

I agree. Russian sage. The bees work it hard. With a mixture of pollen and nectar plants in your yard you may off set a dry spell for a few days and hopefully the girls have located something larger....

:)Thanks for all the replies. I believe I will stick with 10 frames to start. I am using all new foundation and a new package of Bees. I need to get the hive built up this year and keeping the brood...

Welcome, if you pass thru the West Jordan Area of the Salt Lake Valley, stop by and talk Beek.

I am just starting out with a new hive. I run 2 deeps for my brood chambers. What are the advantages, if any, on putting 9 frames per deep compared to 10? One of my frames will be strictly set up for...

Day-Riverside Library is located at 1575 west 1000 North in SLC. Google up the driving directions. It is easy to find. Meeting at 6:30.

Welcome to the wonderful life of a beek. The Wasatch Beekeepers Association meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month. The next meeting is Feb. 18th. You can find more info on this site...

Thanks for the info. I can now go spend more money on my bees. My wife said that it is only fitting that the girls have a man house in the hive.:D

I am just starting out with a hive this spring. :Here is the question: Should I have 1 or 2 frames for Drone cells only in my first deep or 1 frame for Drones in each of my 2 deep supers? If I need...

I would recommend Russian Sage or Blue knight Caryoptaris. Both are perennials that would fill in your flower beds nicely. Each plant needs to be spaced about 3 feet apart. They both develop woody...

What do I need to bring to the meeting? I would like to join this club. Information and cost ( dues ect. ) Please.

Here is a list of plants in my garden and time frames in which they bloom here in West Jordan, Utah. Zip Code 84084. Gardening zone 4/5. 128 days of Gardening.

Early Spring: Maples, Crocus,...

I am just starting out in this new adventure with one hive. I pick up my Carniolan Bees in April. I started a bee friendly garden this past summer. 130 x 60 feet of red, white and yellow clover as...

I pledge to be a BSA Beekeeking Mentor if it is reinstated as a merit badge.
A Life long Scout and BSA Silver Beaver
Mark Borovatz
West Jordan, Utah