Becoming a beekeeper is an exciting decision to make, but it is also a hobby that comes with significant responsibility. When you join the community of beekeepers in your region,… Read more
By Andrew Larson: For the beginner beekeeper, the thought of requeening your beloved hive might be a daunting prospect. Fear of sending the colony into turmoil, rejection of the new… Read more
By Andrew Larson: No doubt about it, bees are a hot topic lately. Whether it is in the ranching, gardening, or permaculture world it seems like interest in wonders of… Read more
Written by Ruth O’Neill: Humans have been collecting honey for 9,000 years, perhaps longer, primarily for food or drink, but also for medicines, cosmetics, and as a preservative. Some of… Read more
Written by Ruth O’Neill. Beyond their economic utility as pollinators, honey bees are fascinating animals to watch as they go about their daily routine of foraging for pollen and nectar…. Read more
Exactly how much stuff does it take to become a beekeeper? And what is all of it used for? We pulled together a pretty comprehensive list of the beekeeping supplies… Read more
Contributions for this article were provided by Mindy Waite from Harvest Lane Honey. If you live in a cold climate, then winter feeding will be a hot topic for you. It… Read more
Guest Article by Ruth O’Neill: Installing a new bee package is not difficult, if you rehearse the steps needed and round up all of your equipment ahead of time. You should… Read more
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