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Keowee Bee's BUZZ...

Susan Marie becomes a MASTER!

2020 was quite a year for most of us. Since beekeeping is considered a "socially distanced" activity, Susan Marie was able to spend even...

~ 2019 SC Beekeeper of the Year! ~

On Thursday, July 18, 2019, the 2019 South Carolina Beekeeper of the Year Award was presented to our own Susan Marie Jones for her...

The Eastern Apiculture Society Comes to South Carolina ~ July 15-19

The Greenville Convention Center is truly a~Buzzzzzzz! Beekeepers from all over the world have gathered for the Eastern Apiculture...

Bee Camp Youth Experience Local Pollinators

Youth from Oconee County 4-H Bee Camp were able to experience our local pollinators up close and personal during Bee Camp this year. The...

Sourwood Honey...What's THAT?

The scientific name for the Sourwood Tree is Oxydendrum arboretum. The common name comes from the sour taste of the fine-toothed, glossy...

4-H BEE CAMP 2018

What a privilege to be a part of the teaching team for the South Carolina 2018 Oconee County 4-H Bee Camp! Morris Warner, Senior County...

Have You Ever Seen a Queen Bee Laying Eggs?

It is rare for a beekeeper to actually observe a Queen Bee laying eggs. On this inspection, our Beekeeper Susan Marie was on the right...

Bees Balling ? What's Up With That?

Heads In? OR Stingers In? The answer to this question will help a beekeeper determine whether or not a colony is ready to accept the...

Randy Oliver's Rules for Successful Beekeeping

Excellent article to help new and veteran beekeepers focus on the essentials! http://scientificbeekeeping.com/the-rules-for-successful-be...