Beekeeping in Ontario has paired up with Bee Outfitters to offer a “Beekeeping Essentials” prize pack. One lucky person will receive:
- Brand new “Ventilated” bee jacket (size Large)
- Brand new Dadant Smoker with protective cage
- Brand new 10″ Hive Tool
You can enter by subscribing to the mailing list, posting on Twitter and on Facebook. Please visit the new Contests Page for more details on the give-away and full contest details.
Hey Chris,
Cool prize pack!!!!
I’m already subscribed to the mailing list, does this mean I’m already entered?
Or do I need to re-subscribe? I don’t do Face Book Or Twitter!?!?
Glen
Hi Glen. Everyone on the mailing list will be eligible for the give-away. Just to be safe, you may want to re-enter your details on the mailing list form at the bottom of this page.
You Rock Chris! I’m not saying that to win your prize pack either
I think you it’s pretty cool of you to do this for the community.
This is such an awesome give-away! I have just started keeping bees. I LOVE it, but have so much to learn. Everything is new to me. The honey we collected last fall was so wonderful. I’m blessed to be able to have this experience! I don’t have my own smoker yet, and have to keep borrowing from someone. It would be so helpful to be able to check out the hives on days that are perfect for it, not just days that I have a smoker available.
Hi Ann, I definitely agree. Beekeeping is so amazing!
Good luck on the give-away, and hopefully you can walk away with a new smoker.
Have you ever heard of using alternatives to smoke for hive inspections? I’ve read several things recently that indicate you can use a fine mist of water with either sugar or liquid smoke. If you haven’t already, check out my review on The Barefoot Beekeeper: http://bees.chrisinch.com/the-barefoot-beekeeper-review/ That book talks quite a bit about using sugar water as an alternative to a smoker.
All the best!