Empire State Honey Producers’ Association Fall 2008 Meeting
Monday, September 01, 2008
The ESHPA Fall 2008 meeting will be held on November 7
& 8, at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 6701
Buckley Road North Syracuse, New York.
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September is National Honey Month
Monday, September 01, 2008
September is National Honey Month, and this year the
National Honey Board (NHB)
urges consumers to explore the many diverse uses
of honey. Read
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August: Making Creamed Honey
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Beekeeper extraordinaire, Jim Fischer,
presents "Making Creamed Honey."
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, Yaphank NY Read More...
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, Yaphank NY Read More...
President's Bee-log for August
Sunday, August 10, 2008
No President’s Message this month, we’re on our
honeymoon!
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FROM THE EDITORS DESK: August
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Words cannot express my thanks to you, my dear friends,
for all your prayers and cards and support during this
terrible loss of my loving husband Clifford.
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The Garden Column: Pick Your Own
Sunday, August 10, 2008
By Juergen Jaenicke, MG
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
This "pick your own" list was welcomed last year and I like to repeat it for 2008 with some new ones added and some that no longer let people pick. Read More...
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
This "pick your own" list was welcomed last year and I like to repeat it for 2008 with some new ones added and some that no longer let people pick. Read More...
LIBC Member and Recording Secretary, Clifford Owen Still Passes Away
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Long time LIBC member and Recording Secretary, Clifford
Owen Still, 66, of Bayport, died on July 13, 2008.
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Minutes of Meeting for July
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Long Island Beekeepers Club Monthly Meeting Minutes,
July 20, 2008
Suffolk County Farm, Yaphank Read More...
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July: Bee Sex
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Dr. Larry Connor, renown EAS entomologist, professor,
author, and publisher, will be reading from his new
book “Bee Sex Essentials.”
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, Yaphank NY Read More...
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, Yaphank NY Read More...
President's Bee-log for July
Saturday, July 05, 2008
On Father’s Day, June 15, everyone enjoyed “Drone
Appreciation Day” and a BBQ at the home of Juergen and
Brigitte...
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Quickie Book Review: The Mystery of the Honeybees' Secret
Saturday, July 05, 2008
"The Mystery of the Honeybees'
Secret" (Three Cousins Detective Club) by Elspeth
Campbell Murphy (Author), Joe Nordstrom
(Illustrator)
ISBN-13: 978-1556618505
"The Mystery of the Honeybees’ Secret" is part of the Three Cousins Detective Club series. A charming read for the Young Readers set, Sarah-Jane Cooper and her cousins put on beekeeper outfits and visit a neighbor, who keeps bees as a hobby. He shows them how to watch the bees without upsetting them. But then the cousins spot a stranger snooping around the hives and another stranger asks questions about the bees. What are these men up to? To keep the hives safe, the cousins must find out.
ISBN-13: 978-1556618505
"The Mystery of the Honeybees’ Secret" is part of the Three Cousins Detective Club series. A charming read for the Young Readers set, Sarah-Jane Cooper and her cousins put on beekeeper outfits and visit a neighbor, who keeps bees as a hobby. He shows them how to watch the bees without upsetting them. But then the cousins spot a stranger snooping around the hives and another stranger asks questions about the bees. What are these men up to? To keep the hives safe, the cousins must find out.
FROM THE EDITORS DESK: July
Saturday, July 05, 2008
I have gotten lots of mileage out of my bee swarm
picture this past month. So many people want to know
how our bees are doing, so I whip out the photos and
get on my soap box, and a ten minute lecture on honey
bees begins. These mini educational lectures have been
so satisfying to spread the word about our dear little
friends.
The Garden Column: Is Your Garden A Growing Frustration?
Saturday, July 05, 2008
By Juergen Jaenicke, MG
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
It’s frustrating when you go out to the garden to harvest fresh flowers or vegetables, only to find they’ve succumbed to wilt, powdery mildew, or any of the other many problems that foil our outdoor efforts. Read More...
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
It’s frustrating when you go out to the garden to harvest fresh flowers or vegetables, only to find they’ve succumbed to wilt, powdery mildew, or any of the other many problems that foil our outdoor efforts. Read More...
Webmaster's Report: July 2008
Saturday, July 05, 2008
I'm happy to report that our Club's website has been as
busy as a, well, you know. Read
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2008 EAS Summer Conference, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
Saturday, July 05, 2008
The Annual Eastern Apicultural Society Summer
Conference will be on August 4-8, 2008, at Murray State
University, Murray, Kentucky.
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June: Drone Appreciation Day - Father’s Day BBQ
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Join us for a Father’s Day BBQ and hear our Master
Beekeepers present their Top 10 Tip Lists for
Long Island Beekeeping.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE RSVP using this form so we have a head count. Read More...
IMPORTANT: PLEASE RSVP using this form so we have a head count. Read More...
President's Bee-log for June
Friday, June 06, 2008
We had a big turnout for our Progressive Hive Tour on
Sunday, May 18.
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Quickie Book Review: Keeping Bees And Making Honey
Friday, June 06, 2008
"Keeping Bees and Making Honey" by
Alison Benjamin and Brian McCallum
ISBN-13: 978-0715328101
A lovely new book just out in paper back. It has wonderful illustrations and is well organized and would make a great addition to a beginner beekeepers library, or a great Father’s Day gift.
ISBN-13: 978-0715328101
A lovely new book just out in paper back. It has wonderful illustrations and is well organized and would make a great addition to a beginner beekeepers library, or a great Father’s Day gift.
Mosquito Control and Bees
Friday, June 06, 2008
Don’t forget to inform your respective County that you
have bees, so they do not spray for mosquitos!
Suffolk County: info@suffolkmosquitocontrolplan.org
Nassau County: Health Department Mosquito Surveillance, 572-1211, Monday Through Friday from 7:45am until 3:30pm.
Suffolk County: info@suffolkmosquitocontrolplan.org
Nassau County: Health Department Mosquito Surveillance, 572-1211, Monday Through Friday from 7:45am until 3:30pm.
The Garden Column: Gardening Tips For Early June
Friday, June 06, 2008
By Juergen Jaenicke, MG
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
Control the adult stage of the black vine weevil (or taxus weevi) now and thru mid-July. Read More...
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
Control the adult stage of the black vine weevil (or taxus weevi) now and thru mid-July. Read More...
My First Bee Swarm
Friday, June 06, 2008
By Sean Bonney
I was always interested in social insects such as bees and ants. I thought bees the most interesting because of their value to people. Read More...
I was always interested in social insects such as bees and ants. I thought bees the most interesting because of their value to people. Read More...
Minutes of Meeting (and photos) for May
Friday, June 06, 2008
The May 2008 meeting was different from any meetings in
our club’s 59 year history (at least to my knowledge).
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May: Progressive Apiary Tour
Sunday, May 18, 2008
We will visit the apiaries of three LIBC members.
WE WILL BE STARTING AT 1:00 PM.
The locations of participating apiaries will be in your newsletter.
The locations of participating apiaries will be in your newsletter.
President's Bee-log for May
Sunday, May 11, 2008
At our meeting on April 13, Herman Danenhower from the
Pennsylvania State Beekeeepers Association gave us a
wonderful presentation about producing comb honey,
filled with good humor and good advice.
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The Garden Column: May Chores
Sunday, May 11, 2008
By Juergen Jaenicke, MG
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
SUNY Farmingdale will host the "Garden Festival" on Saturday and Sunday, May 31st and June 1st, from 10 AM to 5 PM, at the Garden Center. Read More...
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
SUNY Farmingdale will host the "Garden Festival" on Saturday and Sunday, May 31st and June 1st, from 10 AM to 5 PM, at the Garden Center. Read More...
FROM THE EDITORS DESK: May
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Another rainy day, of course, my day off. No way to
work in the garden or on the bees. Read
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Local Beekeeper to the Rescue
Sunday, May 11, 2008
A swarm of bees mysteriously surrounded an upper East
Side newspaper box on Wednesday and held cops and
firefighters at bay until LIBC's Jim Fischer collected
the swarm. Read
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In The Garden: Humming Praises for the Wild Bee
Sunday, May 11, 2008
By Anne Raver
Copyright 2008 The New York Times Company
I’ve been watching the bumblebees flying around the kitchen porch of our old farmhouse in Maryland, and wondering if they have a nest nearby, maybe under the eaves. They like shady spots, protected from the wind and the rain. There are probably some mason bees, too, holed up in the old boards of the barn, or in holes drilled by wood beetles in the trunks of dead trees. Read More...
Copyright 2008 The New York Times Company
I’ve been watching the bumblebees flying around the kitchen porch of our old farmhouse in Maryland, and wondering if they have a nest nearby, maybe under the eaves. They like shady spots, protected from the wind and the rain. There are probably some mason bees, too, holed up in the old boards of the barn, or in holes drilled by wood beetles in the trunks of dead trees. Read More...
Minutes of Meeting for April
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Minutes of Meeting of Sunday, 13 April 2008, held at
Holtsville Ecology Park. Read
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Save the Honey Bees
Sunday, May 04, 2008
As part of the “Haagen Dazs Loves Honey Bees” campaign,
Haagen Dazs began airing a commercial on April 20...
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April: Comb Honey Production Secrets
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Pennsylvania commercial beekeeper Herman
Danenhower shares his comb honey production
secrets.
Town of Brookhaven Ecology Site, Park & Animal Preserve, Holtsville NY Read More...
Town of Brookhaven Ecology Site, Park & Animal Preserve, Holtsville NY Read More...
President's Bee-log for April
Monday, April 07, 2008
A good time was had by all the March 16 “Mead Madness”
presentation by Howland Blackiston, the author of
“Beekeeping for Dummies”, at my
home in Manhattan! If you were not able to attend,
here’s exciting news: a DVD of Howland’s talk will
be available from the Club Library.
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FROM THE EDITORS DESK: April
Monday, April 07, 2008
Well here I am again, back in computer mode with a new
computer, hopefully not going to crash and burn like
last month. I apologize to you all for that disaster,
and hope we have smooth sailing for a few more years to
come. Read
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Minutes of Meeting for March
Monday, April 07, 2008
Minutes of Meeting of 16 March 2008 held at the
Manhattan, New York City residence of President Joanne
Thomas and Corresponding Secretary Jim Fischer at
2:30PM. Read
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The Garden Column: April Chores
Monday, April 07, 2008
By Juergen Jaenicke, MG
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
Now its time to get out there and shake off the winter doldroms and get busy in the garden. Read More...
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
Now its time to get out there and shake off the winter doldroms and get busy in the garden. Read More...
March: Mead Madness
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Sorry, due to limited space this event is now
full.
Howland Blackiston, author of “Beekeeping for Dummies” serves up Mead Madness on St. Patrick’s Day Eve.
Manhattan NY Read More...
Howland Blackiston, author of “Beekeeping for Dummies” serves up Mead Madness on St. Patrick’s Day Eve.
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New Jersey is Searching For A Few Good Beekeepers
Monday, March 10, 2008
The AP is reporting that New Jersey officials are
trying to create some buzz about beekeeping.
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Bee Photogenic
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Thank you to Club member Dick Cartwright for submitting
photos of his beautifully painted pastel hives for use
on our website.
You can see his photos throughout the website and in our photo album. Read More...
You can see his photos throughout the website and in our photo album. Read More...
The Perfect Bee-House?
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
This building was initially an experimental bee-house
placed in Finsbury Park, London. It was funded by an
agency charged with looking into the country's policy
in keeping bees. 99% of all bees in the UK are kept
solely by amateurs and beekeeping generally is on the
decline. This is obviously very concerning to the
government as bee pollination contributes greatly to
the country's economy. Read
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Online Beekeeping Course
Monday, February 18, 2008
Have you ever wanted to take a college-level course in
beekeeping? Read
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February: Health and Fitness for Beekeepers
Sunday, February 17, 2008
LIBC President Joanne Thomas presents
“Health and Fitness for Beekeepers” as featured at EAS
2007.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Hall, Patchogue NY Read More...
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Hall, Patchogue NY Read More...
FROM THE EDITORS DESK: February
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Joanne owes me a car wash! Her bees have been pooping
all over my white van!!! Read
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LIBC Haiku Contest
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Our Club is holding a Honey Bee Haiku contest this
Winter and Spring. Create your own Haiku poem. Enter as
many Haikus as you wish.
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Whiskey and Clove Honeyed Ham
Saturday, February 09, 2008
We made a spiral sliced ham today (inspired by you!)
and brought it to the Brooklyn Beekeepers Brunch we
attended. Read
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Dues are Due
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Annual dues are $35.
Please send a check to Conni Still, at 82 Stephen Road, Bayport, NY 11705, payable to LIBC, or pay directly at the next meeting.
Please e-mail membership@longislandbeekeepers.org if you change your postal address, phone number or email address.
Please send a check to Conni Still, at 82 Stephen Road, Bayport, NY 11705, payable to LIBC, or pay directly at the next meeting.
Please e-mail membership@longislandbeekeepers.org if you change your postal address, phone number or email address.
The Garden Column: January/February Tips
Saturday, February 09, 2008
By Juergen Jaenicke, MG
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
Get out there and get some fresh air and exercise, remember your New Year’s resolution! Read More...
(Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension)
Get out there and get some fresh air and exercise, remember your New Year’s resolution! Read More...
Extractor Notice
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Attention: Someone purchased an extractor at the
Smithtown meeting that I had donated for Club and Queen
Breeding Program benefit. You emailed me that there was
a problem of a missing gear. My computer crashed and I
lost all emails and thus your name and phone number and
address. I was supposed to give you a call and take a
look but I can’t find the information. Please email me
again: raymond.lackey@baesystems.com.
(I have a new computer.) I am very sorry for the
delay. -Ray Lackey
Call for Speakers
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Our goal is to have an interesting and entertaining
speaker at every Club meeting. If you would like to
speak or if you would like to suggest a speaker, please
email me at president@longislandbeekeepers.org.
Your Bee Pictures Wanted
Saturday, February 09, 2008
We would love
to fill our website with pictures of our members' bees,
hives, gardens, and honey!
Submit them to our webmaster at webmaster@longislandbeekeepers.org, and we'll use them here on the website so visitors see for themselves the fascinating world of Long Island beekeeping.
Submit them to our webmaster at webmaster@longislandbeekeepers.org, and we'll use them here on the website so visitors see for themselves the fascinating world of Long Island beekeeping.
World Famous Beekeeper Passes Away
Friday, January 11, 2008
Sir Edmund Percival Hillary, a world famous beekeeper,
passed away today. Along with his brother Rex, Sir
Edmund began keeping honey bees in his native New
Zealand because it allowed him to do some mountain
climbing during the winter months (which would be the
summer months in our hemisphere).
He was also relatively well-known for being one of the first climbers, along with Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay, to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.
He was also relatively well-known for being one of the first climbers, along with Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay, to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.
Minutes of Meeting for November 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Minutes of Meeting of Sunday, 11 November 2007, held at
St. Paul’s Parish Hall in Patchogue. Due to a
scheduling snafu, we were unable to meet at the
Holtsville Ecology Park. Read
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