Up The Creek Apiary

06/03/2026

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🐝 “Behind every drop of honey lies a story of incredible effort…
A single bee produces only a few tiny wax flakes in 12 hours,
yet those small pieces come together to build perfectly structured honeycombs.
What we enjoy so easily is created by nature through tireless work—
so every drop of honey is not just sweet, it’s a symbol of dedication, patience, and the beauty of nature.” 🍯✨

06/03/2026

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🐝🌤️ “If bees stay at home, rain will soon come; if they fly away, fine will be the day.”

For centuries, beekeepers and farmers looked to the bees for clues about the weather. When the skies are fair and the air is calm, the bees head out in force — dancing through the sunshine and hard at work. 🌼☀️

Do you still trust nature’s signsfor the forecast? 🌦️

05/20/2026

🥰🥰🥰🥰 we provide habitat for all bees here.

05/20/2026

Happy World Bee Day! DYK Florida has over 300 species of native bees that are critical to the pollination of our native plants and food crops?

We’re celebrating this important group of pollinators today at 2pm with our webinar on Florida’s native bees, presented by University of Florida’s Dr. Rachel Mallinger, and it’s not too late to sign up: https://www.flawildflowers.org/event/260520-webinar-native-bees/

You can also learn more about supporting local bee biodiversity in your own landscape here: https://www.flawildflowers.org/attracting-bees/

05/20/2026

Happy World Bee Day.
These amazing critters are so special.

05/11/2026

I highly recommend this event. There is always something new to learn.

Registration is now open for Summer 2026 UF/IFAS Bee College, taking place August 14–15, 2026, in Bristol, Florida!

Bee College is a two-day educational event designed for beekeepers of all experience levels. Whether you are just getting started or have been keeping bees for years, this event will include opportunities to learn from experts, ask questions, and connect with others in the beekeeping community.

Join the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory for a weekend full of honey bee education, hands-on learning, and practical information you can take back to your own apiary.

Tickets are available now and can be purchased here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-2026-ufifas-bee-college-tickets-1984779436724

05/10/2026

This is what we call a GREAT brood pattern. This is a newly raised queen from 2026. I’d say, she’s a rock star. I’ll be working on raising a few more from her eggs.
I always try to keep a couple of Nucs going, those Nuc will raise all the queens I need.

05/06/2026

Great news….