You may be surprised by the many benefits of using a top entrance either exclusively or in addition to a bottom entrance in your hives. Check out this DIY piece including a video tutorial.

Elevating a beehive off the ground can be helpful in several ways. 1. It stops the beehive floor from coming in contact with the damp ground. This will prolong the structural life of your hive and cut down on mold and fungi issues. 2. Elevating can also help prevent some predators from attacking your hive. […]

I think spring is finally here to stay. We’re still getting cool weather, but for the most part we’re above freezing. We just had the last maple syrup boil of the season and the insects and spring bulbs are starting to appear. Early spring is a critical time for honey bees. Their honey stores are […]

After your bees have started going to work in their new hive that you put them in, you will need to check in on them periodically to see how things are progressing. If you installed a package of bees, one of the first things you will be checking on as a beekeeper is to see […]

Learn about the amazing mating ritual of the queen bee and her drones.

I have been keeping bees for four years in the Northeastern United States. With a background and career in science, I am always examining things, sometimes through a different set of glasses than others. Up until recently, there has been little research dedicated to bees. It seems as though now as people realize that we […]

For those of you just starting out in bee keeping, here is an overview of different frame types, different foundation options and the pros and cons of each.

Guest post by Monica and Todd Warner The outside world thinks that a farmer or beekeeper’s season starts when the flowers begin to bloom or the last frost passes. Where we live, that last frost date is right around tax day in mid-April, but really a beekeeper’s “Spring” begins when that first flower blossoms (early […]

If you study a honeycomb, you’ll notice that it’s composed solely of hexagonal (or six sided) designs in wax. Why, of all the possible shapes, why do bees prefer these ones?

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.

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.