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Farmers explain beekeeping

WEIRTON — The Weirton Woman’s Club Garden Department recently met at the Holiday Inn — Weirton with Chair Carol Village opening the meeting and welcoming guests John and Gail Welty of Windswept Farm. Barbara Raynolds gave the inspiration, from “In the Garden,” “Bees, a Prayer for Industry.” John Welty explained bees originated from Asia 130 million years ago and came to North America with the Jamestown settlers in the 17th century. Bees were valued for their wax and honey. There are three types of beekeepers, including commercial, sideline and hobbyists, and three castes of bees, including queen, worker and drone. The department learned that beekeeping allows pollination, creates honey and hive by-products and encourages bees as pets. The Weltys distributed bottles of their honey, and members asked about their farm and bees. The One-Minute Garden Tip suggested using Clorox and water in a two-to-one ratio and two tablespoons of dish detergent to handle a yellow jacket infestion. The group will hold their annual “Make It or Bake It” exchange at the next meeting. The Weirton Woman’s Club is a General Federation of Women’s Clubs of West Virginia member organization. -- Contributed

WEIRTON — The Weirton Woman’s Club Garden Department recently met at the Holiday Inn — Weirton with Chair Carol Village opening the meeting and welcoming guests John and Gail Welty of Windswept Farm.

Barbara Raynolds gave the inspiration, from “In the Garden,” “Bees, a Prayer for Industry.”

John Welty explained bees originated from Asia 130 million years ago and came to North America with the Jamestown settlers in the 17th century. Bees were valued for their wax and honey.

There are three types of beekeepers, including commercial, sideline and hobbyists, and three castes of bees, including queen, worker and drone. The department learned that beekeeping allows pollination, creates honey and hive by-products and encourages bees as pets. The Weltys distributed bottles of their honey, and members asked about their farm and bees.

The One-Minute Garden Tip suggested using Clorox and water in a two-to-one ratio and two tablespoons of dish detergent to handle a yellow jacket infestion.

The group will hold their annual “Make It or Bake It” exchange at the next meeting.

The Weirton Woman’s Club is a General Federation of Women’s Clubs of West Virginia member organization.

WEIRTON -- The Weirton Woman's Club Garden Department recently met at the Holiday Inn -- Weirton with Chair Carol Village opening the meeting and welcoming guests John and Gail Welty of Windswept Farm.   Barbara Raynolds gave the inspiration, from

WEIRTON — The Weirton Woman’s Club Garden Department recently met at the Holiday Inn — Weirton with Chair Carol Village opening the meeting and welcoming guests John and Gail Welty of Windswept Farm.
Barbara Raynolds gave the inspiration, from “In the Garden,” “Bees, a Prayer for Industry.”
John Welty explained bees originated from Asia 130 million years ago and came to North America with the Jamestown settlers in the 17th century. Bees were valued for their wax and honey.
There are three types of beekeepers, including commercial, sideline and hobbyists, and three castes of bees, including queen, worker and drone. The department learned that beekeeping allows pollination, creates honey and hive by-products and encourages bees as pets. The Weltys distributed bottles of their honey, and members asked about their farm and bees.
The One-Minute Garden Tip suggested using Clorox and water in a two-to-one ratio and two tablespoons of dish detergent to handle a yellow jacket infestion.
The group will hold their annual “Make It or Bake It” exchange at the next meeting.
The Weirton Woman’s Club is a General Federation of Women’s Clubs of West Virginia member organization. — Contributed

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