Classes at the Nursery
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Classes at the Nursery *
Beekeeping starter - Saturday June 14 10AM-noon. Class is full.
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Master Gardener El Dorado county class schedule for 2025 ( this is a link to the Master Gardener website.
Come see and learn about these fascinating and important creatures, and what it takes to get started!
Taught by our very own Steven Mott, Beekeeper of Thompson Farm!
Topics:
Queens, workers, drones, and basic bee biology
Beekeeping equipment, the hive and accessories
Getting started – choosing an apiary location, best bees for the this area
Installing your bees – packages and nucs
Caring for bees – health, varroa and viruses, IPM basics
Seasonal tasks, time commitment, what to expect as a new beekeeper
Keeping it legal – registering your hive and beekeeping responsibilities