Bees in Your Garden - Beekeeping

This class will cover the basics of the equipment and costs necessary to install bee hives in your garden. It will also review the activities and needs of bees over the various seasons, including which plants have an abundance of pollen and nectar necessary for their survival. And, lastly, an understanding of the weather issues endemic to Whidbey Island will be covered, as they deeply affect the success of beekeeping here. Craig Fuske, from the Whidbey Island Bee Club, will be available to answer advanced questions on bee activity.