July 17th Workday Recap

It was already warm at 8am when we gathered amidst the chicory, queen anne's lace, and clover at the apiary for the morning's clean up.

Apiary Director Steve Repasky quickly laid out the plan of attack and everyone jumped into the work.

A team of lawnmowers made short work of the overgrown meadow area.

A second group carefully handpicked the weeds along the burgeoning fence row of sunflowers, black-eyed susans, and goldenrod.

No bees were harmed as we pulled up the thistle that they were enjoying.

While that was happening, two deliveries of gravel were delivered and spread from the street to the apiary entrances.

Many hands made quick work of the clean-up and we had time to plant some herbs along the apiary fence and some comfrey around the trees near the street.

All the new plants got a decent soak and the bee's water was refreshed. By 11 am, when it was really hot, we had accomplished all the day's goals.  Just in time for the afternoon open apiary, which was a grand success by all accounts!

Thanks to those who gave their time and energy:  Gary, Rob, Viv, Steve, Jess, Jason, Jamie, Joe, Jen, Jack,  Mike, and Lynnetta.