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Plant blooming perennials and shrubs


We carry a full line of nectar and pollen plants, including aster (Douglas aster*), echinacea (coneflower), gaillardia (blanket flower*), hyssop, mimulus (monkey flower*), monarda ("bee balm"), penstemon, rudbeckia (black-eyed susan), salvia (hardy sage), sidalcea (checkermallow*), solidago (goldenrod*) and much, much more.

*OR/WA native
 

Backyard Beekeeping 102
June 12, 1:00-3:00


A continuation of 101 and focused on the first year bee hive (yet applicable to all hives). Class will cover how to successfully manage your growing hive through the summer and fall. We'll discuss bee physiology and behavior, hive development, feeding, weather (summer heat, fall cold and wet), pests, honey, beeswax, and more. Class is lecture and hands-on. Participants may prefer to bring veil and gloves for practical portion. While a continuation of 101, this class is open to all.

Cost: $10

To register: Call or email us. Payment reserves space in class.

Backyard Beekeeping 101 w/ Tom Lea
May 8, 1:00-3:30


Tom Lea, lead beekeeper at Zenger Farm and a backyard beekeeper for over 20 years, will present this empowering class on successfully raising backyard bees. The class will cover all the basics of keeping healthy and happy bees and will include hands-on instruction at the apiary at Livingscape. Register now.

Cost: $15-$25, sliding scale

To register: Call or email us. Payment reserves space in class.

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Visit our Equipment Page for more info on starter kits and beekeeping equipment.
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Community Calendar:
 
Mar 27 Backyard Beekeeping @ PBC
  Apr
24
Bee Day. OR State Beekeepers. @ Foothill Honey in Colton.
  May
8
Backyard Beekeeping 101 @ PBC
  June 12 Backyard Beekeeping 102 @ PBC
     
Community Resources:
  Oregon State Beekeepers Association
  Glen Andresen - Bee Counsulting
   
 
     
 
     
 

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