by Hilary | Jul 9, 2018 | Equipment, Natural Beekeeping
I find myself constantly changing my position on the subject of queen excluders. Are they good or bad for bees? Do they result in more honey or less? How and when should they be used? I’ve decided, that like most things in beekeeping, there is no...
by Hilary | Apr 4, 2018 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees
In this article, I will break down the pros and cons of wearing nitrile beekeeping gloves. I am asked almost on a daily basis why I wear them and what level of protection they provide against bee stings. Read on to find out everything you need to know about it....
by Hilary | Oct 9, 2017 | Equipment, How To, Just for Fun
Teaching a large group of children can be daunting. You might be wondering how you can hold their attention or what kind of activities you can do to keep them engaged. Even though I have now done hundreds of these presentations myself, anxious adults...
by Hilary | Sep 28, 2017 | Equipment, Just for Fun, New Bees
New in the shop today: kids’ bee suits! If you’ve been wanting to suit up the little ones in your life, here is your chance. I am doing a pre-sale right now with 3 sizes of children’ bee suits with your choice of 3 different prints or plain white...
by Hilary | Jul 29, 2017 | Equipment, New Bees, Troubleshooting
There could be several reasons for why your bees are not expanding into the Flow Hive super. Some of these reasons apply to all hive styles. Bees, for example, will not build new comb when they are unhealthy, in a nectar dearth or at certain times of year. But getting...
by Hilary | Jul 26, 2017 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees
Introducing my new hive inspection notes booklet! I designed this simple template to help you records your colonies progress and stay organized. It also can serve as a guide for new beekeepers, bringing structure to your inspections. If you don’t keep notes,...