by Nicolas Geant | Jan 31, 2026 | Blooming, Pollination
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 2/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 1/3 Color: White / Beige Blooming Almond tree in Bay Area, California: January 31, 2026 February 15, 2025 February 3, 2024 February 11, 2022 February 14, 2021 February 18, 2020 The flowering...
by Nicolas Geant | Jan 25, 2026 | Blooming
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 4/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: Yellow Blooming mustard in Bay Area, California: January 25, 2026 February 22, 2025 February 12, 2024 March 4, 2023 January5, 2022 February 6, 2021 Mustard flowering marks the...
by Nicolas Geant | Dec 1, 2024 | News
For the past few years, I have been dealing with Argentine ants invading my beehives in California. These ants are extremely small and can enter a hive in large numbers, especially when colonies have access to honey or supplemental feed. I wanted a solution that would...
by Nicolas Geant | Nov 24, 2024 | Bee Nuc
Bee Nuc with VSH Italian queen, Sunday, March 30Bee Nuc with VSH Italian queen, Sunday, April 27 Bee Hive with VSH Italian queen Beekeeping is more than a hobby—it’s a way to contribute to the environment and support pollinators that play a critical role in our...
by Nicolas Geant | Nov 23, 2024 | News
I have been keeping bees for more than 40 years, and one thing I have learned is that beekeeping never stops teaching you. Every season is different, research evolves, and challenges such as Varroa mites, queen performance, nutrition, and changing weather conditions...
