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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »Ants are a common and frustrating pest in the bee yard. Here, I share a few methods which I use for ant control.
Read more »Learn how to make dipped beeswax candles to give as gifts or to enjoy on long winter nights.
Read more »There is an excellent way to display your bees and share them with the world—thanks to a handy little product called an observation hive.
Read more »Propolis is another one of the unique products made by our fuzzy friends. It can be a pain to deal with in the inspection process but it is a necessary component to the beehive.
Read more »A great post by brand new Keeping Backyard Bees writer, Nancy Buffington. Read her easy steps toward eliminating this nasty pest.
Read more »Here’s a simple way to pull out the wax and honey from your frames without an extractor.
Read more »There are a few different ways of installing a package of bees in the hive. But this is one of the best methods.
Read more »If you’re interested in giving beekeeping a try on a shoestring budget, a top-bar hive might be for you.
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