Honey sweetens spring

Winter growers’ markets Visit the New Mexico Farmers Marketing Association on Facebook and www.FarmersMarketsNM.org for information. Santa Fe Farmers’ Market, Farmers’ Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Taos Pueblo – Red Willow Farmers’ Market, Veteran’s Highway, Taos Pueblo. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., year-round (indoors in winter). Beekeeping classes The Beginners Beekeeping class will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 21 at La Mariposa Montessori School, Santa Fe, $95. Topbar beehives are available separately, $115 for class attendees. A Queen Rearing class will be offered in July, date to be determined, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., La Mariposa Montessori School, Santa Fe, $95. A Harvesting & Winterizing class will be offered in September, date to be determined, 9 a.m.-noon, La Mariposa Montessori School, Santa Fe, $75. All classes are limited in size, so early registration is recommended. Contact Steve Wall, Buckin’ Bee Honey & Candles, www.buckinbee.com or 505-989-1197.

Corrales Growers’ Market, Recreation Center, 500 Jones Road & Corrales Road, south of the post office. Winter market through April, first Sunday of the month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Las Cruces Farmers’ & Crafts Market, Downtown Mall. Saturdays & Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., year-round.

Los Alamos Farmers’ Market, winter market through April, Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave. Second Thursday of each month, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Los Ranchos Growers’ Market, tennis court parking lot at 6718 Rio Grande NW. Winter market through April, second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon.