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February 2022 LBA Zoom Meeting
Donna and Mike Kropotkin posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
This month LBA's own Bob Ragsdale will present about "Dead Outs", colonies that didn't survive. Discussion will include how to identify the causes, and preventative measures. -
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Cost of Beginners Beekeeping Course
Rob Cochran (Lucketts) replied to Debra Branson's topic in Visitors Questions
SIgned-up. Thanks! -
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Sorry for the late response to this. It's usually best to take the class first before deciding what equipment to buy. There are many variations possible and each beekeeper must decide for themself which size and shape will be best for them. The first class of the LBA course discusses equipment.
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Cost of Beginners Beekeeping Course
Donna and Mike Kropotkin replied to Debra Branson's topic in Visitors Questions
Course registration is open! Loudoun Beekeepers Association Jumbula Home -
Cost of Beginners Beekeeping Course
Donna and Mike Kropotkin replied to Debra Branson's topic in Visitors Questions
February 5th is the date of the first class. Open house (if there is one, due to Covid) would be about one week prior. -
Cost of Beginners Beekeeping Course
Donna and Mike Kropotkin replied to Debra Branson's topic in Visitors Questions
We're still working out the details but cost is under $100 per student/family. -
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LBA Monthly Zoom Meeting
MikeG commented on Donna and Mike Kropotkin's calendar event in Community Calendar
Is there a zoom link? -
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Cost of Beginners Beekeeping Course
Debra Branson replied to Debra Branson's topic in Visitors Questions
Does anyone respond to emails sent to outreach email? -
I'm new to beekeeping this year and I started with Dadant. They have a master beekeeper starter kit with everything you need to get started. The woodenware is assembled and painted, which I liked. I wanted to focus on the bees and not how to build hive bodies the first year. Good luck!
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My wife wants to get bees next year and sign up for the Loudon county bee keepers class. I am 100% sure she will follow through, so I would like to get a more useful birthday present this year, some kind of a beehive starter kit. There are so many different companies that make them. some look sturdy, some look very cheap. Does anybody here have bees and can make a recommendation on hives that are suited for this climate?
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Cost of Beginners Beekeeping Course
Debra Branson replied to Debra Branson's topic in Visitors Questions
Any information available on 2022 beekeeping course? -
Cost of Beginners Beekeeping Course
Rob Cochran (Lucketts) replied to Debra Branson's topic in Visitors Questions
I am interested as well, thanks! -
Looking for the cost of the 2022 beginners beekeeping course and registration information.
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Dear Janelle, Thank you for this proposition. I would be delighted to share my knowledge and have a nice place to host beehives! I have been a beekeeper for 12 years and I am always delighted to share my experience. I am also looking for land to host beehives. Please contact me at abellagers@gmail.com if you are still interested in this partnership! Best regards Alice
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Sharon Mannion has property in Purcellville, and has offered to host honeybees. If interested, feel free to contact her at: Sharon Mannion 36111 Ashby Farm Cir. Purcellville, Va 703-901-9627
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Sadly, we must miss our annual Holiday Party again this year. Instead, we'll have a Zoom "Ask the LBA All Stars" Roundtable discussion on anything related to bees that you'd like to discuss. So grab your favorite holiday libation and snacks and join us!
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LBA Monthly Zoom Meeting. 7:30PM
Donna and Mike Kropotkin posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
untilSpeaker: Landi Simone Topic: Tips and Tricks for Experienced Beekeepers Loudoun Beekeeper is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Loudoun Beekeeper's Zoom Meeting Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87045236993?pwd=SG95ZGFCamJwdW81TFZ0aysxVTlaUT09 Meeting ID: 870 4523 6993 Passcode: 269866 One tap mobile +13126266799,,87045236993#,,,,*269866# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,87045236993#,,,,*269866# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 870 4523 6993 Passcode: 269866 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdxaGx763 -
Tax relief under the Loudoun County Land Use Program
Marko replied to Ben van der Walt's topic in Visitors Questions
I am not familiar with what qualifies as open space for agricultural use. “Not developing” the land was mentioned in some comments. Does that mean a condo community could not set up beehives and get the tax benefit? For example, I live in a ~9 acre condo community with most of the land occupied by buildings. Can this property have hives under the Loudoun land use guidelines? I imagine I will have to go down to the County office, but sounds like there are some experienced people here. -
Outyard Available in Hamilton -- close to 9/Rt. 7 (land use)
NicoleG posted a topic in Visitors Questions
Outyard available to set up hives for land use purposes on 6 acres in Hamilton near Loudoun Milling. Land is open field used for gardening in rural/agricultural area. Owners of the property are very sweet. We were going to set up hives there next spring, but have since decided to downsize. Please message here or email nicki.gaynor@gmail.com and I will put you in contact with the owner if you are interested. -
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Looking for someone to come give a workshop at our Jewish Women's group on August 22nd. If you or someone you know would like to do this please contact Yehudis at 201-213-5894
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Thanks for the great info. I think I'll shy away from the dandelions though as it wouldn't be long before they invaded the rest of my lawn. I'll let you know what I plant in the spring.
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John - it depends on how much time and effort as well as cost you want to bear. I want to have a similar pollinator field when I retire and my goal would be all dandelions - a bee favorite, no maintenance and the sea of yellow would tick off any HOA neighbors. But any "field of many colors" through annual/perennial wildflower plantings is a benefit. No single crop nor just the 1/2 acre will sustain the bees but certainly a help. The Xerces Society is a great place to start and they have some seed resources. Other seed companies offer pollinator packages if you have the ability to prep your 1/2 acre lot.
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Hello all, I've been an inactive member of the LBA for a couple years as I approach retirement and take up beekeeping as a hobby. I plan to set aside an area that's about 1/2 acre on my ~ 6 acre property near Centreville and plant a favorable pollinator plant that is both perennial and will flourish in northern Virginia. I've read several online articles but wanted to reach out for your opinions. I would plant next spring so that it's ready the following year. Thank you.
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Please email or text to arrange a time and date. Send a picture of the swarm.
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September LBA Monthly ZOOM only Meeting!
Donna and Mike Kropotkin posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
Meeting details for September 7th: Guest Speaker: Jason Murph of Hive House Apiaries (and bee supplies), Shepherdstown, WV Topic: Second Year Beekeeping and Beyond. As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions. Mike Kropotkin VP LBA Loudoun Beekeeper is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87045236993?pwd=SG95ZGFCamJwdW81TFZ0aysxVTlaUT09 Meeting ID: 870 4523 6993 Passcode: 269866 One tap mobile +13126266799,,87045236993#,,,,*269866# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,87045236993#,,,,*269866# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 870 4523 6993 Passcode: 269866 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdxaGx763
