Resources
What's happening around town for D and the Beez?
May 2025
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May 4 - Your First Inspection Class, Deez’ Apiary, 3-5pm
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May 10 - Mother’s Day Makers Market, Annmarie Gardens, 10-2pm
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May 18 - Beekeeper for a Day Class, Deez’ Apiary, 3-5pm
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May 18 - Making Nucs & Splits Class, Deez’ Apiary, 12:30-2:30pm
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May 29 - 31 - Southern Maryland Folklife Center - Summer Workshops: Featuring Beekeeping by Deez L’town Beez
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My Favorite Beekeeping Books & Magazines
In no particular order...
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Beekeeper's Handbook by Diana Samataro and Alphonse Avitabile
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Bee Culture Magazine
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Pollinator Protection - A Bee and Pesticide Handbook by Carl A. Johansen & Daniel F. Mayer
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The Beekeepers Bible by Stewart Taborie Chang
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Honey Show Classes - A Guide for Competitors by John Goodwin
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The Healing Powers of Honey by Cal Orey
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The Hive and the Honey Bee - A Dadant Publication
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Honey Bee Democracy by Thomas Seeley

Articles & Blogs
June 30, 2023 - Interview with Diane by The DelMarVa Farmer
November, 2022 - Diane Wellons
2021 - Diane Wellons, University of Montana Graduate Master Beekeeper
2021 - Diane Wellons
More to come...
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