Happy April! If you ordered late April nucs with Carlisle pickup, you have received an email from me today, as we’ve had a delay. I hope your bees are doing well or if you’re waiting on bees, that you are getting everything ready. If we can help you with supplies or any questions prior to that, just let us know. The strange above normal temperatures continue…
If you find that you need more bees, we still have limited availability for mid-May Carniolan packages (with 2023 queens from Latshaw genetics). We should have 2023 Carniolan queens in stock starting April 17.- Early April Package Bees (these are not nucs): Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA: Saturday, April 8, 6am-10am (ring buzzer if no one is there–we’re around). For Nicholson, PA, pickup at convenient parking area in Nicholson, right along route 11 (ask us if you did not receive the email with the pickup location and directions, can be reached that day at 717-514-9891): Saturday, April 8, 5pm-8pm. Let us know at least 48 hours prior if you want us to bring along any supplies to purchase–we will have feed and pollen patties available in limited quantities, but we can bring larger amounts by request. 1:1 spring syrup with Apis Biologix and Global Pollen Patties with real pollen are now in stock!
- Overwintered “PA Carniolan” Nucs: Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA starting Friday, April 14. For Carlisle pickup nucs and hives, we need a 2 day advance notice of when you plan to pick up, as we don’t close things up until the day before for transport. Most mornings before 10 am can be scheduled for nucs and hives, and later times can be arranged. Nicholson, PA: Saturday evening, May 13, 7pm-9pm and Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2-4pm
- [SOLD OUT] April 22 Beekeeping Class: 9am start at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA. You (and your guest, if bringing a guest) will need to bring a bee suit (at minimum a veil). Nitrile gloves will be available, or if you have NEW bee gloves, you may bring those (bio security protocol—not negotiable if you wish to be hands on). You may also wish to bring a snack, if you will be hungry. We will have a restroom and water available. If you have a foldable chair to bring along, that would be helpful for times you may want to sit.
- Late April Carniolan Nucs (now starting May 9): Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA starting Tuesday, May 9. For Carlisle pickup of nucs and hives, we need a 2 day advance notice of when you plan to pick up, as we don’t close things up until the day before for transport. Most mornings before 10 am can be scheduled for nucs and hives, and later times can be arranged. Nicholson, PA: Saturday evening, May 13, 7pm-9pm and Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2-4pm.
- Starter Hive Specials: Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA starting April 28 (if you are attending to the April 22 bee class and need to pick yours up that day to save on travel, just let us know in advance). For Carlisle pickup of nucs and hives, we need a 2 day advance notice of when you plan to pick up, as we don’t close things up until the day before for transport.
- May Carniolan Package Bees: Pickup at Nicholson, PA Saturday evening, May 13, 7pm-9pm and Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2-4pm. Carlisle, PA: Monday morning, 8am-noon, May 15 at Walnut Farm Bees in Carlisle.
- *If you have any questions about your order, additions, or special requests, feel free to give us a call or send us a message.