Bees Are Back in Town (Toronto that is)

The majority of this morning was spent inspecting the six rooftop hives of The Fairmont Royal York. Our last inspection had revealed that one of the six hives did not make it into spring. They fared much better this year over last, when we lost two hives. Today was...

BEEGrrl Cross Pollinates with Dancing Bee Apiaries

Foraging for beekeeping equipment has just become so much easier for Toronto urban beekeepers.  BEEgrrl Toronto has answered the call of numerous urban beekeepers and will now supply hive tools, veils, smokers, wooden ware, frames and other sought after beekeeping...

A Colony Collapses on Arizona Desert Ice

On a recent visit to Scottsdale, Arizona I sought out a Fairmont Hotels & Resorts property for its luxurious surroundings and unrivalled presence.  Given the company’s reputation for bringing urban beekeeping to inn keeping I had half expected to also find a hive...

GET AN EARLY START ON SPRING WITH TORONTO URBAN BEEKEEPING 101

The Toronto Beekeepers Co-op (TBC) www.torontobees.ca , in partnership with FoodShare Toronto, will conduct an educational day of urban beekeeping for beginners this February, 2013. The Beekeeping 101 class includes lunch and will explore a wide range of apiary...

Depanneur’s Final Artisanal Holiday Food Market

Holiday Artisanal Food Markets – have been on the go since Sunday Dec. 9, and this Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 4-8pm is your last chance to pick up a fine taste of local goodness. Len Senater, a fearless food champion, and force behind The Depanneur...

Time for Plan Bee, if You’re a Last Minute Christmas Shopper

The gift of experience may be the best one of all this holiday season and The Toronto Beekeepers Co-op (TBC) has a unique gift idea that aims to satisfy the bee curious. The TBC will conduct an educational day of urban beekeeping for beginners on February 2, 2013 and...