Editor’s Note: This is not a place for ad hominem attacks, but rational commentary and concern. Several experienced beeks have shared their concerns about the Flow Hive setup, even after watching all promotional material. To be clear: experienced beekeepers are on both sides of the fence. We share their opinions below, but that share does […]

I have great news for you beekeepers that want natural comb, but also want the convenience of using frames. It’s like having the best of both worlds, and I highly encourage new beekeepers to consider this method of management for your bees.

Win this Sunflower Print and a Packet of Sunflower seeds to grow in your garden this spring! Also, learn how you can help honeybees by participating in the Great Sunflower Project!

My patented rotatable beehive design mimics the natural cavity of a tree while making the hobby of beekeeping easier for the elderly and those with other physical disabilities or limitations.

Here are 11 important thoughts and questions to ask yourself prior to becoming a beekeeper.

The beginners guide to everything you need to know about beekeeping, this is the all-in-one place to start your first hive!

This article serves two main purposes: (1) To educate you on what the term means and (2) to show you the definite advantage that one has over the other and why you should know more about small cell bees.

A beginners guide to understanding and working a smoker correctly.

from Enjoy Beekeeping Spring is just around the corner. Many beekeepers both new and experienced, are making plans for starting new colonies of bees in 2015. Are you one of the many that currently enjoy this amazing hobby? If so, you already know the excitement that comes from bringing home your package or nuc from your […]

I just attended a bee conference in Nashville, Tenn. for advanced Bee Keepers.  I had questioned whether or not to go but I figured, “It’s mid-January … not much going on … why not?”  I attended 6-8 schools last year promoting a rotatable beehive that I have been working on that is designed to take […]

Learn about one possible solution to the honeybee crisis, RoboBees.

The first picture is a beehive setting on the deck with more than 100 bees lay dead.  This makes one wonder what is going on inside the beehive. It’s late November and just had a record setting cold spell a week earlier.  Waiting for the chance to open up and see what is on the […]

Ants are a common and frustrating pest in the bee yard. Here, I share a few methods which I use for ant control.

Guest post by Nathan Clarke When I first started beekeeping I never thought I would say “what do I do with all of this honey?!?” Having too much honey isn’t a problem that most of us are having in Wisconsin this year. A cold summer and wet fall lead to a smaller fall crop for […]

Do I care about the environment?  Beekeeping can be one of the most environmental friendliest thing you can do.  Not only do bees pollinate our food but they pollinate tree and flowers which feed wildlife. Do I like to socialize with others? They are numerous bee clubs in every state that lets bee keepers share […]