Weekly News from Peter Race 28 August 2009
Problems for bees and honey production were described to the Club this week by Chris McDevitt, vice chairman of Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association.
Mites which live on bees' blood are the main cause of the problem but the weather has not helped.
Chris described how the Club 'Blossom for the Bees' project could help.
Children should be encouraged to plant flowers which are attractive to bees such as lavender and wallflowers.
Plum and apple trees are excellent nectar producers.
Alice Gill completes the OYT course on September 12th - a driver required.
Volunteers needed to help with the GSE programme from September 22nd - 25th.
Some items needed for aquaboxes.
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