by Hilary | Dec 9, 2021 | Just for Fun, Lists
The holidays are upon us and so I have put together a list of gifts for bee lovers. Whether you’re a beekeeper or just related to one, you’ll find something for to dazzle your beeople. Read on for a fun mix of bee related gift ideas! For Artsy Bee Lovers...
by Hilary | Sep 24, 2019 | Just for Fun, Lists
If you’re in the U.S., you might not have heard of stingless bees because well, we don’t have them here. Stingless bees are found only in a few lucky pockets of the world. Read on to find out what we are missing out on with these amazing bees. They Are...
by Hilary | Jan 19, 2018 | Lists, Natural Beekeeping, New Bees, Troubleshooting
Assessing your hive’s strength is an important skill for new beekeepers to learn. Many help resources for new beekeepers will reference strong hives versus weak hives and call upon the beekeeper to make decisions based on the robustness of their colony, but how...
by Hilary | Dec 12, 2017 | Lists, New Bees, Troubleshooting
Honey bees need water, but often drown while trying to collect it. Do you end up with bees in your pool or dog water bowl? Well you can keep bees from drowning in your pool by providing a safe place for them to drink! The more attractive the alternative water source,...
by Hilary | Mar 11, 2017 | How To, Lists, New Bees, Troubleshooting
Beekeeping forums are intimidating, but they are also a wealth of information for new beekeepers. Sometimes an innocent question devolves into personal insults or spirals into an out of control debate you can barely comprehend. So, how can you best access this...
by Hilary | Dec 11, 2016 | Equipment, Gardening, Just for Fun, Lists
Every year, long before spring beekeeping starts, I get a few emails from eager new beekeepers, asking where they can get bees to fill their new hive boxes. The short answer is, nowhere! If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, bees are not readily available until...