Basic Beekeeping & Beyond with Jon Christie

11 Sep 2015

When: September 11th, 2015 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism, 2 Westwood Pl, Asheville, NC 28806
Instructor: Jon Christie

Local beekeeping expert and owner of Wild Mountain Bees, Jon Christie, will present a half-day workshop on the basics of equipment, terminology, cost and set up for a backyard apiary. You will get an overview of month by month hive management from starting your new colony in the spring to preparing them for their best chances of winter survival all specifically geared for our mountain region. Feeding, swarming, and organic management of pest and disease issues will also be discussed.

More Information: http://organicgrowersschool.org/events/harvest-conference/pre-conference-workshops/

Registration Information: https://organicgrowersschool.org/events/harvest-conference/harvest-conferenceregistration/