“Is the rain ever going to quit and is it going to warm up?” I keep responding to this question from customers within the past two weeks or so. Some first-time customers have been worried since some of their fruit trees are starting to bloom and the mason bees have not emerged yet. My advice […]
When do I Place my Mason Bees out?
I have received several inquiries asking me when they should place their bees out. I ask them what plants are blooming or about to bloom within the next couple of weeks. Then I give them some suggestions. So here is what’s going on in my yard. Today, I have Pieris japonica plants in bloom and […]
Out at the Home Show
This weekend I attended the Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show. I like to see what’s new and what organizations are doing/involved with when it comes to all types of bees. While visiting a hand full of vendors who had information and mason bee supplies on display, I engaged in conversations about mason bees […]
Get Prepared – Before Early Spring Arrives
We just went through a long cold spell here in the Willamette valley — with snow, freezing rain and cold temperatures. They say the weather is going to get warmer with rain. I’m ready, aren’t you? If you haven’t already done a final check on your mason bees, this is the time to do it. […]