How to Tell if Your Hive Is Alive in Winter (Without Opening It)
Learn how to check if your hive is alive in winter without opening it. Simple signs, safe methods, and what to do if you’re unsure.
Winter Beekeeping
How to Feed Bees: When, What, and How to Feed Your Hive (Beginner Guide)
Why feeding matters Usually new beekeepers start out with small colonies, called nucs, or packages of bees, which have no
How to Tell if Your Beehive Is Healthy (Beginner Guide)
Why hive health matters Beginning beekeepers often worry if their hive is healthy. They do inspections, but they don’t know
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.
Winter Beekeeping: How to Keep Learning When You Can’t Open the Hive
The winter is a time to learn more about beekeeping. I have shared a few of my favorite beekeeping resources here.
Honey Bee Humor: Funny Beekeeping Stories, Jokes, and Moments From the Hive
You might be a beekeeper if…