by Melanie Kirby | Nov 6, 2020 | Zia Queenbees
This surreal and kaleidoscope year is also one of gracious accomplishments- ZQB’s 15-year anniversary this year. It has also been a year of strife and confusion around the globe as we all learn to cope, and overcome the COVID19 pandemic. Since we cannot share...
by Melanie Kirby | Mar 19, 2020 | Zia Queenbees
Zia Queenbees is doing what we can to help support local and regional health of our communities. We are offering our pure & raw honeys, beeswax-based balms and propolis products to support human health and wellness. Send us an email or give us a call to place an...
by Melanie Kirby | Jan 20, 2020 | Homepage, Zia Queenbees
::: It’s a special year indeed! ZQB has evolved over the years and we’ve taken different approaches and roles but some things have stayed the same. Such as our commitment to a longevity-based breeding program and conscientious rearing protocol....
by Melanie Kirby | Aug 5, 2019 | Homepage, Zia Queenbees
https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2019/07/18/2019-2020-fulbright-national-geographic-storytelling-fellows-announced/ Melanie Kirby at Washington State University’s bee breeding research apiary.
by Melanie Kirby | Mar 9, 2019 | Homepage, Zia Queenbees
It’s not impossible to get Locally acclimated Genetics in Honeybee Packages!ZQB is working with like-minded associates in Northern California using our northern NM Enchanted Empress and Longevibee Breeder Queens to produce high quality Queens for spring packages...
by Melanie Kirby | Oct 20, 2018 | Homepage, Zia Queenbees
Zia Queenbees is gearing up for another phenomenal season! We’ve spent years learning our own NM microclimates, collaborating with local farms, farmers and pollinator enthusiasts, and also developing regional cooperation with like minded beekeepers. Mel is in...