Just checked the bee condos. As I previously reported, all four tubes in condo-2 have
breakouts. To date, no breakouts exist on the four tubes in condo-1. Temperature is about 60 º F.
I checked the daffodil flowers and it appeared there were a few males (because they are quite small).
Just went outside to visit the bee condos. No activity around condo-1. However, two male mason-bees are
sitting on the wall about three feet directly above condo-2. Since all 4 mason-bee cocoon tubes are open, they undoubtedly are waiting for the ladies to emerge.
By Tuesday the midday temperature is forecasted to be 72 º F
10am on Saturday, March 16th at Starkey's Corner.
Come learn all about blue orchard mason bees and how easy it is to raise them for your own garden. Mason bees are gentle and will not sting. They are 100 times more efficient at pollinating than honeybees and can help you keep your fruit trees, nut tree, berry bushes and more pollinated and loaded with fruit.
This class is free and open to the public.
Blue orchard mason bees and supplies will be available to purchase.
Class will be taught by Michelle Berg of Fat Dog Farms
The Orchard Bee Association (OBA) is dedicated to enhancing the use of native and naturalized bees in orchards throughout the world.
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