Thinking About Getting Bees? Read Before You Start Beekeeping
Thinking about getting bees? Learn the costs, equipment, time commitment, and what to expect in your first year of beekeeping — before you bring home a hive.
Summer Beekeeping
How to Recognize a Queenless Hive: Early Signs Every Beekeeper Should Know
One of a beekeeper’s worst nightmares Realizing you have no queen in a colony you previously did is generally a
How to Save a Hive With a Laying Worker: A Practical Guide for Beekeepers
Do I have a laying worker? First of all, let’s make sure that you do in fact have a laying
Beekeeping During Heat Waves: How to Keep Your Hive Cool and Healthy
They need to keep cool There’s a heat warning in effect where my bees are placed in eastern Washington. That’s
How to Leave Your Bees While on Vacation: A Practical Guide to Preparing Your Hives
You can set them up and be away from home for a little while As I was preparing to go
Bee Robbing: How to Stop Robber Bees and Protect Your Hive
Ever see a bunch of bees buzzing around the entrance to a small, weak, or sickly colony, seemingly not exactly
My Apiary Today: A Real‑Time Look at Hive Activity and Seasonal Changes
I don’t know about you, but when I am looking for information online, I appreciate having an idea of where
An Even Easier Hive Split Method: The Simplest Way to Split a Beehive
It takes more resources than the other way I mentioned, but it’s easier! Want to make a new colony and
How to Make a Simple Hive Split: An Easy Method for Beginner Beekeepers
You don’t have to know how to graft If you are anything like me, the idea of splitting your hives