HivelightsThe weather since New Years has been all over the clock and we can only hope that the fairly consistent snow cover is helping to keep the bees insulated from the cold. Our first feeding is planned for mid to late March. That will be our first glimpse at how well the bees have wintered. Yes, we’re certainly hoping it’s better than the past few years. Our Christmas at the Hive event was hugely successful, thanks again to all who attended. The final amount collected for World Vision Beehives was $1520!! For more information about how this money is used please see this link.
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Product of the MonthLip Balm
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Our climate is so hard on our skin that most of us (women AND men) live with a lip balm in each pocket. Our lip balms are totally effective and naturally moisturize dry, chapped lips. They also contain sun protection factors for those days when you’re outdoors playing in the snow or perhaps lucky enough to be on a warm beach! The Honey Bee lip balm has a rich honey flavour that will keep your lips smackin'. The MMM…Mint balm has a freshness that makes them tingle in delight.Mead MattersBreaking News!!We have just learned that Alberta Gaming and Liquor (AGLC) will imminently allow Alberta Cottage Wineries to sell directly to restaurants and liquor stores! This came about after the Cottage wineries met with AGLC in January to request this change. It certainly is indicative of their willingness to work with us and nurture our fledgling industry. At Chinook Arch Meadery we have avoided the previous sole option of sending our mead to Connect Logistics in St. Albert, only to be distributed to liquor stores within our region. Thus the new distribution opportunities will also benefit our environment! Winter is also the time to make mead! The Berry Blisssss was bottled January 26 and is aging nicely. The anticipated release date is still late April. The newest release of Excalibur will be bottled very soon and then stored for aging. This release has particularly fruity overtones. |
Saturday April 9 & Sunday April 10 |
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Bees and Honey in the NewsWhite Honey From Tigray: Distinct Flavor from Dizzying Heights |
Cherie's Web Picks1. Aging beekeepers hope to inspire new generation 2. Honey laundering: The sour side of nature’s golden sweetener 3. India – One Company Produces 70% Of The Honey Exports 4. Pheromone increases foraging honey bees, leads to healthier hives 5. The workers who risk their lives for honey 6. United Kingdom – Visiting A Beehive (Great video footage) |
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