"Hi Steve I have a great opportunity to get some bees on Cortes island where I live at the weekends, I have a hive all set up but no bee suit or smoker. The bee guy (Reinhardt) won't give me the bees unless I get this equipment - which I am…"
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Steve Sandve commented on Anna Chase's group Beekeeping Network
"Hi Everyone,
I received a call from a man named Morley the other day. He’s got a bunch of queens and packages coming in this Wednesday. The packages are 4 pound packages, at $215 each. And if you want queen in them they will be an additional…"
Steve Sandve commented on Randy Chatterjee's group Community Gardening
"Just wanted to let everyone know that Still Creek Community garden has plots available. Located across from the 29th ave Skytrain station. We have lots of stuff happening this year at the garden including the introduction of Honey Bee…"
Steve Sandve replied to Steve Sandve's discussion Richmond Beekeepers Association meeting Tuesday Feb 8 in the group Beekeeping Network
"you are correct! but that post was from 2011 and the date would have been correct for then :)
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Asia Warner replied to Steve Sandve's discussion Richmond Beekeepers Association meeting Tuesday Feb 8 in the group Beekeeping Network
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I think it's Feb 14th (Tomorrow)
Check the calendar :)"
Ferenc De Dalnoky joined Anna Chase's group
Beekeeping Network
We organize get-togethers for those who are already beekeepers and we hold information sessions on beekeeping for people who want to start! (Join VV, then Beekeeping)See More
Elizabeth MacDougall joined Anna Chase's group
Beekeeping Network
We organize get-togethers for those who are already beekeepers and we hold information sessions on beekeeping for people who want to start! (Join VV, then Beekeeping)See More
Steve Sandve commented on Anna Chase's group Beekeeping Network
"Two exciting things to share. One is that North Vancouver now has it's own Village!
Also for those located in North Van, there is finally a North Shore Beekeeping Club up and running. Check out the web-site is which includes info on the club -…"
Lianne Shyry left a comment for Steve Sandve
" Hi Steve,
Two exciting things to share. One is that North Vancouver now has it's own Village!
We finally have the North Shore Beekeeping Club up and running. Along with Rics web-site is which includes info on the club -…"
Peter Finch joined Anna Chase's group
Beekeeping Network
We organize get-togethers for those who are already beekeepers and we hold information sessions on beekeeping for people who want to start! (Join VV, then Beekeeping)See More
Lianne Shyry left a comment for Steve Sandve
"Hey Steve,
Amazing Pictures! That's great to already know you a little bit.
I'll be sure to keep everyone up to date on the New North Shore Group.
Talk to you soon.
Lianne"
Lisa D joined Anna Chase's group
Beekeeping Network
We organize get-togethers for those who are already beekeepers and we hold information sessions on beekeeping for people who want to start! (Join VV, then Beekeeping)See More
Lianne Shyry joined Anna Chase's group
Beekeeping Network
We organize get-togethers for those who are already beekeepers and we hold information sessions on beekeeping for people who want to start! (Join VV, then Beekeeping)See More
Steve Sandve commented on Anna Chase's group Beekeeping Network
"Here's a link from strathconabees
If you are looking to start beekeeping right away (not as exciting at the spring start and possibly a little toughter) check out the link"
Steve Sandve replied to Steve Sandve's discussion Feeding your bees in the group Beekeeping
"Are you overwintering in 3 deeps? or will you be reducing to 2 or 1 box later?
Steve"
Hamish Stone joined Anna Chase's group
Beekeeping
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and my beekeeping website
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- At 5:17pm on July 31, 2012,
Sharon Figueira said… Hi Steve I have a great opportunity to get some bees on Cortes island where I live at the weekends, I have a hive all set up but no bee suit or smoker. The bee guy (Reinhardt) won't give me the bees unless I get this equipment - which I am happy to do as I am a beginner!) I leave at 6.30 am on Friday to go to Cortes, have a full time job, etc etc..do you know of anywhere within driving distance that I can get this equipment off the shelf?
- At 7:37am on January 26, 2012,
Lianne Shyry said… Hi Steve,
Two exciting things to share. One is that North Vancouver now has it's own Village!
We finally have the North Shore Beekeeping Club up and running. Along with Rics web-site is which includes info on the club - www.beefriendly.ca
Check it out. On it, we have a Bee Club page with a listing for the new bee club e-mail.
- At 6:51am on November 3, 2011, Lianne Shyry said…
Hey Steve,
Amazing Pictures! That's great to already know you a little bit.
I'll be sure to keep everyone up to date on the New North Shore Group.
Talk to you soon.
Lianne
- At 7:29pm on September 27, 2011, Sam Berthoud said…
Tks for your reply. Yes I would like to join the beekeeping group- in Village Vancouver, preferably close to where I live
- At 12:11pm on September 27, 2011, Sam Berthoud said…
Hi Steve,
Many thanks for your quick reply. Much appreciated.
2 questions
Is there a group closer to where I live ( PNE - 2nd Narrows bridge)
how does one join a group - not quite figured that one out on ther website!
sorry for being dumb!
thanks again
Sam Berthoud
3585 Cambridge st
Vancouver V5K 1M3
tel 604.205.9119
- At 2:01am on October 9, 2010, Ross Moster said…
- Hi Steve,
Sunset Transition Village is starting - sending you an invite.
Is the garden in South Hill? Sunset?
Cheers,
Ross
VV convenor
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