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There are a few different ways of installing a package of bees in the hive. But this is one of the best methods.

If you’re interested in giving beekeeping a try on a shoestring budget, a top-bar hive might be for you.

Learn how to put together your own hive.

In the mid-1800s, Langstroth discovered he could employ bee space to make it easy to remove his hives’ covers and later to make it possible to remove the hives’ comb-filled frames with ease.

Take care of your swarm with these great tips!

Bees are in danger. Honey bees are responsible for about a third of the food we consume. Apples, sunflowers, cherries, melons, squash – you name it, they pollinate it.

It’s important to know some of the common diseases affecting bees and to be ready to stop them the second you see them.

Do you live in the city? Do you want to start your own colony? If so, don’t miss this list!

A Q&A follow-up to our popular Beginning with Honeybees post!

You’ve tried sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens? It’s time to start thinking about bees, perhaps the most rewarding of all.

From Stone Age caves to smelling, learn a little more about our little friends!

Is all your safety gear in order?

The crux of a honeybee colony’s operation, learn more about the queen’s role and caring for your “royalty”.

What does it look like when bees prepare for a new queen?

Learn about the different kinds bees and which is right for you.