A Girl and Her Bees
Beekeeping tips, beginner guides, hive‑care advice, and real stories from the apiary.
Helping new and curious beekeepers learn the basics, avoid common mistakes, and care for their hives with confidence.
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If you’re new to beekeeping, begin with these essential guides:
Welcome to the Apiary
Hi, I’m Madi — beekeeper, storyteller, and the creator behind A Girl and Her Bees. This blog is where I share beginner‑friendly beekeeping tips, hive‑care guides, seasonal advice, and honest experiences from my own apiary. Whether you’re thinking about getting bees, navigating your first hive inspection, or troubleshooting a hive problem, you’ll find practical, real‑world help here.
Most Popular Guides
These posts answer some of the most common and urgent questions new beekeepers have.
Explore Beekeeping Topics
🐝 Beginner Beekeeping
- Thinking About Getting Bees? What to Know Before You Start Beekeeping
- Thinking About Getting Bees (Additional Thoughts)
- Beginner Beekeeping Mistakes: What I Wish I Had Known
- My Beekeeping Journey: How I Started Keeping Bees
- How to Inspect a Beehive: Step-by-Step for Beginners
- How to Read a Brood Frame: Simple Visual Cues
- How to Tell If Your Beehive Is Healthy
- Signs Your Beehive Is Unhealthy: Early Warnings
- Commonly Asked Beekeeping Questions
🐝 Hive Health & Problems
- Bandit Bees: The Ugly Truth About Robbing
- Why Are My Bees Aggressive Today?
- Why Are My Bees Bearding? Causes & When to Worry
- Bees Hanging Outside the Hive at Night: Normal or a Problem?
- Recognize a Queenless Colony Before It’s Too Late
- Signs Your Queen Is Failing: Early Warning Guide
- How to Save a Hive With a Laying Worker
- How Many Splits Is Too Many? A Hard Lesson in Colony Loss
🐝 Seasonal Beekeeping
- Beekeeping During Heat Waves: How to Keep Your Hive Cool and Healthy
- Keeping Your Bees While on Vacation
- My Apiary Today: A Real‑Time Look at Hive Activity
- Spring Hive Inspection Guide: Step-by-Step Checklist
- How to Feed Bees: When, What, and How
- How to Tell If Your Hive Is Alive in Winter (Without Opening It)
- Winter Beekeeping Education
🐝 Hive Management & Splits
🐝 Gear, Clothing & Safety
🐝 Personal Stories & Humor
Helpful Beekeeping Resources
Looking for tools, books, or trusted beekeeping links? Visit my resource hub:
Beekeeping Resources: Tools, Guides, and Learning Support for Every Beekeeper