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Health & Disease,

Hive Inspections During Dearth + Video Tutorial



(scroll down for video) Summer time seems like such a great time of year, but if you are a honey bee you favorite time of the year is really in the spring time. Why? Because there is more forage than all the honey bees in the area can possibly collect. In fact it is such […]

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Bees, Bees 101, Equipment & DIY, Video Tutorials,

WATCH: How to Feed Bees in Winter



Bees are wild animals that forage on their own, but there are times when they could use a bit of help. Why should you feed your bees? And how should you do it? In this video, you’ll learn everything you need to know.

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Bees, Equipment & DIY, Video Tutorials,

Crush & Strain Honey Harvest + Video



You might just find that you can save money on a honey extractor after you check out this method of harvesting your natural honey.

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Equipment, Equipment & DIY, Video Tutorials

WATCH: Maintaining New Bee Colonies



In this article and video, learn the dos and don’ts of inspecting newly installed bee colonies for health and productivity.

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Bees, Bees 101, Video Tutorials, Why Bees?,

WATCH: Getting Started with Bees



guest post by Brushy Mountain Bee Farm Brushy Mountain Bee Farm has been serving the beekeeping community since 1977. Throughout our years of helping beekeepers succeed, we’ve realized that starting this exciting hobby can be daunting. Brushy Mountain Bee Farm wants to alleviate the stress of not knowing where to begin. The video below will explain […]

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Bees, Bees 101, Health & Disease, Video Tutorials,

The Death of Bees Explained: Parasites, Poisons, and Humans



While scientists are not entirely certain what’s causing colony collapse for sure, this easy-to-understand animation carefully explains the phenomenon and why we need to help the honeybee if not for their species, at least for ours.

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