Wanna be a beekeeper?

If you've ever been interested in keeping bees, now is the time to do your research. Check out www.ncbeekeepers.org for the training and certification classes in your county. For those in the triad, I've copied the information below:

Guilford County (Greensboro)
Title: Beginner Beekeeping Course
Begins: February 8, 2007 (for 6 weeks)
When: Thursdays 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Guilford County Agriculture Center (directions)3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405
Cost: $17 individual; $22 family. Includes book, handout, membership dues.
Sponsor: Guilford County Beekeepers Association and NC State University Extension Service
Additional Information: See brochure.
Contact: Phone (336) 454-2331 in High Point;(336) 674-2996 in Greensboro


Forsyth County (Winston-Salem)
Title: Piedmont Beekeeping Short Course 2007
Begins: February 24, 2007 (for 6 weeks)
When: Saturdays 9:00-11:30 AM
Where: Forsyth County Agricultural Building,1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem (directions)
Cost: 4-week Beginners $20; 2-week Advanced $10; additional $5 each level for non-members;textbook $15 (Backyard Beekeeper)
Sponsor: Forsyth County Beekeepers Association and Forsyth Cooperative Extension Service
Additional Information: Written and practical certification exam on April 7 (rain date: April 14) See brochure.
Contact: For registration or questions call Marilyn Styers, 336-885-3457 or E-mail

My bees made all the difference last year. I had a huge crop, especially of cucumbers, thanks to my girls. It's nature's work at its finest.