Blackberry and Apple Crisp
After the frenzy of spring planting we look forward to being able to relax occasionally with friends. The perfect addition to any lazy summer afternoon is a dessert made with some of the season’s finest blackberries. Bursting with sweet fruit, with subtle...
Hive Health: Varroa Monitoring
It’s no secret that honey bee populations have been struggling to survive in recent years. Hypotheses abound in regards to the causes of honey bee decline, and it’s likely that no single factor will prove to be responsible, but it’s clear that the...
Aesculus californica
The California Buckeye (Aesculus Californica) is endemic to California. A member of the Horse Chestnut family, it is found below 4,000 feet in elevation throughout much of the State. In the northern part of its range it typically grows as a large multitrunked...
Hive Inspection: Calm Bees, and Queen Cups
The weather this spring has been a little off, and less than ideal for bees. The temperatures have been below normal, days often overcast, breezy, and late season rains have thrown hives all over northern California for a loop in recent weeks. We attended an all day...
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