Seasonal Beekeeping Guide for the Pacific Northwest
Your year-round roadmap for what to do, when to do it, and how to understand your bees in every season.
Getting Started & Big-Picture Strategy
Before you ever open a hive, the decisions you make here shape your entire beekeeping experience.
Winter Beekeeping in the PNW
Winter reveals the truth about your fall decisions. These guides help you support your bees without disrupting them.
Spring Build-Up & Inspections
Spring is where colonies explode—or collapse. These guides help you read frames, inspect correctly, and avoid over-managing.
Summer Management, Heat Waves & Vacations
Summer is booming—but also stressful. Heat, robbing, and absences can destabilize colonies fast.
Bee Behavior: “Why Are My Bees Doing That?”
Before you panic, learn what your bees are communicating through their behavior.
Hive Health & Queen Status
Healthy colonies leave clues. So do failing queens and stressed hives—if you know what to look for.
Feeding & Supporting Your Bees
Feeding isn’t a crutch—it’s a strategic tool when used at the right time.
What to Wear & Gear That Actually Helps
The right gear changes how you move—and how your bees respond to you.
Encouragement, Humor & Extra Resources
Beekeeping is technical, but it’s also deeply human. You’re allowed to laugh, learn, and start again.