by Melanie Kirby | Nov 28, 2021 | Zia Queenbees
It’s time to start thinking and planning for the 2022 season! This year also marks the 10 year anniversary of our early season collaboration with Wings of Nature Bees- which allows us to get a jump start on the season and rear coastal mountain mated queens for...
by Melanie Kirby | Nov 28, 2021 | Zia Queenbees
by Melanie Kirby | May 5, 2021 | Zia Queenbees
Our first rounds of packages and nucs are coming home! Package pick ups from the 1st batch will take place May 15th (after 10 am) and the 16th at the home farm on the High Road. Santa Fe drop spot pick up will take place evening of May 15th from 7-8 pm and in ABQ on...
by Melanie Kirby | Apr 5, 2021 | Zia Queenbees
Here’s an update on our bees: Photos Courtesy of ZQB NorCal Collaborator- Wings of Nature Bees Mark migrated with a portion of the ZQB flock (breeders and support hives) in early February to Northern California. Our girls awakened from their winter slumber to...
by Melanie Kirby | Mar 19, 2021 | Zia Queenbees
Join 11 diverse Queen bee Breeders from around the country as they share their approach and process in a first-ever queen breeding from coast to coast panel! Webinar starts at 10am- 3pm MST. The first half will feature presentations on core concepts to queen breeding...
by Melanie Kirby | Dec 2, 2020 | Zia Queenbees
We have opened up the Nursery Log and are now taking reservations for 2021 Package and Starter Nucleus Hives. Please visit this link to submit your reservation request. Either Mark or Melanie will then contact you to confirm your order. ZQB has been providing quality...
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...
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Homepage, Zia Queenbees
For 2018, we are offering a variety of services and products like previous seasons. Like last season, offerings are limited availability as Mel has started grad school and will be participating in a few research projects. This year, Mark will be handling package bee...
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Homepage, Zia Queenbees
March 16-18, 2018 Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-wyoming-bee-university-bee-college-conference-tickets-39751625181 for more information….and their facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/WyomingBeeCollege/
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Homepage, Zia Queenbees
I’ll be conducting an introductory queen breeding and rearing workshop with Aiden Wing of Wingsofnaturebees.com again this spring. The one day class will take place March 11, 2018 in Los Altos Hills, CA on the Bay Peninsula Preserve in the Santa Cruz coastal...
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Zia Queenbees
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Zia Queenbees
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Homepage, Zia Queenbees
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Homepage, Zia Queenbees
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Homepage, Zia Queenbees
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
School has started! And Melanie has relocated 3/4 time to pursue graduate studies in international bee breeding at Washington State University! Though it has been 20 years! since Melanie has been in “school” hitting the books, she has been in full time...
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Herbs4Bees is a project inspired by local farmers, beekeepers and researchers who are committed to promoting healthy forage for pollinators and humans. Read more at www.herbs4bees.com A FREE Field day is being offered June 16, 2017 at the NMSU- Alcalde Sustainable...
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Here is a blog post I wrote for Mother Earth News about Dr. Olivia Messinger-Carril who co-authored, The Bees in Your Backyard – about native pollinators.
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
