Classes at the Nursery
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Classes at the Nursery *
Beekeeping starter - Saturday July 19 9:30AM-11AM
Fill out the form to the right to sign up, and submit.
Attendance is limited, so please if you can’t make it call and let us know. Thank you!
You can also call 530.676.6555
Please Bring a chair if you have one, our plastic ones are limited…
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