Every year about this time I make beekeeping resolutions for the coming season. After listening to Marla Spivak's talks at both Saint Mary's and Winona State, and reading Randy Oliver's series of articles in the American Bee Journal, I have decided to recast my apicultural practices somewhat. I would really like to be totally natural in my approach but I must recognize that my bees forage in an un-natural world.
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This year I will become a beekeeper and I am so excited. It is a completely new experience as I’ve only ever read or talked about bees. Since joining the local beekeeping group (CBA) last May, I have discovered a charming hobby and ... Read Post
Late last week, the affable and very busy Randy Jackson took a bit of time to talk to a group of journalists/bloggers about this season of American Idol [Fox, Wednesdays/Thursdays, 8/7C]: ratings, tweaking the format, the contestant... Read Post
Randy Oliver gave three talks at GBA. His energy and smile infuse all of his talks with enthusiasm and his obvious love of beekeeping. I read his articles in ABJ and he is someone who is referred to often on the bee forum discussion... Read Post