From 40 beehives down to 10. What happened? Here’s the brief story of how important Varroa mite treatments are. An accidental experiment I really pride myself on consistently increasing my hive count when most beekeepers in my area seem to be losing 50-100% of their hives each year. But last year, I joined their ranks….
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Winter preparations: winter your hives with success
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Supporting Native Pollinators: using Sustainable beekeeping methods
I had a rude awakening after reading a blog post written by another beekeeper. She had attended a conservationist meeting and discovered that their attitudes towards beekeepers are, shall we say…less than ideal. I had always figured that honey bees are pollinators and that pollinators are good, right? When I learned the conservationist reasoning, it…
Beekeeper vs. honey bee: Working against nature
We beekeepers love our bees, of this there’s no doubt. Why is it then that we tend to work against their natural tendencies? Today, I would like to offer you two ideas that the books teach that are contrary to nature. The links on this website may contain affiliate links. This means that I may…
The 3 types of Beekeepers
Most people do not realize that there are different types of beekeepers and that within these Types there are hundreds of different beekeeping Styles. Today we’re going to define the 3 Types of beekeepers. Which one describes you the best? The links on this website may contain affiliate links. This means that I may receive…
5 Beginner beekeeping mistakes to avoid
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Is the Langstroth style hive for you?
The Langstroth style beehive is by far the most popular. We’re going to break it down into its purpose and parts to find out if this is the right style for your needs. The links on this website may contain affiliate links. This means that I may receive a commission if you decide to make…
5 Steps to setting up an apiary
There’s a lot of hobbies in life that can be quite overwhelming; things like cattle farming, having a baby, finding yourself up the creek without a paddle, and yes even beekeeping. Fear not! Here are 5 easy steps for you to consider in order to create your very own Apiary! The links on this website…