Here are two more keys to successful beekeeping. If you didn’t see the first three keys, make sure you check those out too, as they are foundational to your beekeeping adventure. Click here to see those keys! The next two keys are unique in that I collaborated with some of my peers; other beekeepers who…
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Three keys to successful beekeeping
Newbies and oldies alike, if you’re looking to step-up your beekeeping game, you need to read this. If nothing else, test yourself to see how many of these things you already do because YOU are awesome! Do you have the makings of a successful beekeeper? Of course you do! But while you probably already practice…
How to sell your honey (stop giving it away)
So many new beekeepers tell me that they give their honey away. Stop doing this! You can sell your honey and I’m going to show you how and tell you why you should stop giving it away. I don’t think there’s any other product on the face of the earth that has SO much effort…
How to Start Beekeeping
Whether you’ve been considering getting bees for years or just now getting interested, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. What do you need and how much does it cost? When should you prepare and where do you get all the things? That’s what we’re going to talk about here today… There are…
The Swarm of Queens
I have caught many swarms in my days as a beekeeper but I have never encountered anything like I did today! Generally when I catch a swarm, I do it in one of two ways: 1) I either shake the bees into a deep hive body, fill it with frames, stick a cover on it…
Top Bar Beekeeping: why it’s better
You’re reading this post for one of two reasons: 1) You’re interested in beekeeping and want to know WHY I believe Top Bar Beekeeping is better before getting started Or B) You completely disagree and are trying to find a hole in my argument. Well, I welcome the both of you! Let me begin by…
Varroa mites and depression
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….
5 Beginner beekeeping mistakes to avoid
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