Homer Girls Honey

11/29/2025

02/21/2024

Now taking reservation for spring honey bee packages!

03/04/2023

She has an interesting perspective to native bees.

02/23/2023

Have you heard that Homer Area Beekeepers Association is offering three beekeeping mini-classes over the next three months. HABA members can take these classes at no cost. For non-members, the cost is $45 for all three sessions. HABA membership is open for all at a cost of $20 annually.

The first beekeeping class will take place from 3-5pm on Saturday, February 25th at the Homer United Methodist Church atrium.

We will be discussing the following:

● Where to buy honeybee packages and equipment. Pro/Cons of wooden ware/ polystyrene hives, and frames with foundation vs. foundationless frames.
● What types of bees we get in Alaska and their distinctive behavior.
● How to hive a package of bees. (This will repeat in April)
● What to do after you hive the bees. How and when to check on your queen.
● Anatomy of worker bees and queens.
● Feeders and sugar syrup.

Question and Answers

March 18th at 2pm:
● Safety for beekeepers.
● How to run a double queen hive
● Locating the best place for your hive
● Bear fences
● Finding your queen
● Hive checks

April 15th at 2 pm:
● Hiving your bees
● Pollen patties
● Feeding
● Swarms and swarm behavior
● Bee yard efficiency

Check HABA’s page for more information on upcoming events.

11/08/2022

How do you know if your hive is Queenless?
Join in the conversation this Thursday at the Homer Library 6 pm.

08/31/2022

My honey is available at Coles Market & Wagon Wheel!

08/26/2022

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08/20/2022

“The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.”
— Elizabeth Lawrence

05/01/2022

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04/03/2022

Hello followers. I have't posted on this site for sometime as I now am promoting Homer Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). Follow me on this HABA page! Same great informtaion

06/12/2021

Bees need a source of water to stay healthy and safe. Not only do they drink the water, but they also use it for air conditioning. On hot days, bees will spread a thin film of water over the baby bee cells. The water evaporates, cooling the hive.