Ed Colby

• Locations: Español By Olivia Emmer Published Aug. 4, 2021

  Planta flores y no cortes los dientes de león

  El apicultor Ed Colby inspecciona un tarro con abejas, buscando ácaros que pueden causar enfermedades. Foto de Olivia Emmer.

  Traducción por Dolores Duarte

  Tras 28 años de practicar la apicultura, los movimientos de Ed Colby alrededor de sus colmenas son constantes y tranquilos. En lugar de un traje completo de apicultor, lleva unos jeans, una camisa de manga corta y un velo para protegerse la cara. El zumbido constante… read more →

• Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published Jul. 28, 2021

  Plant flowers and don’t mow those dandelions

  Beekeeper Ed Colby inspects a frame from a hive at the Emma Open Space. Frames provide the structure for bees to build honeycomb and store honey. Photo by Olivia Emmer.

  After 28 years of beekeeping, Ed Colby’s movements around his hives are steady and calm. Instead of a full beekeeping suit, he’s wearing blue jeans, a short-sleeved shirt and a bee veil to protect his face. The steady hum of bees fills the air as he prys open… read more →