KIDS’ BEE SUITS
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 fabric. Please note,...
HOW TO WORK AS A FULL-TIME BEEKEEPER
I have been working as a full-time beekeeper for three years now. When I tell people what I do for a living, it's not uncommon to see their expression change from wonder to jealousy. I am privileged and proud to do what I love and I recognize that it is a rare thing....
HOW TO GET BEES TO USE YOUR FLOWHIVE
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...
BEEKEEPING LOGBOOK
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, check out...
WHY ARE THE BEES DYING?
These days, a beekeeper can't walk down the street without being asked about the bees' mysterious demise, but answering this question has become so complex and controversial, few are willing to try. Just visit the comment section on any article about this topic;...
HIVE MATES: NEENA GAYNOR OF WORDS LIKE HONEY
Meet Neena Gaynor who started Words Like Honey, a Kentucky based beekeeping venture with an altruistic twist! Words Like Honey donates all of its honey profits to a local food shelter. How sweet is that? Read on to find out more. Tell us about yourself. Where do you...
IS IT A BEE, WASP OR FLY?
For most people, the word "bee" conjures an image of a honey bee. Many people do not realize there are other kinds of bees. Yet, there are over 4,000 different species of native bees in North America and all of them are pollinators vital to our ecosystem. Once you...
HOW TO MOVE A BEEHIVE
Moving beehives is my least favorite part of beekeeping. Most hobbyists don't often have to move their hives, but occasionally an issue will arise where it will need to be done. After witnessing several of these moves gone wrong amongst my own beekeeping students, I...
IS THE FLOWHIVE BAD FOR BEES?
The drama surrounding the Flow Hive is unending and riddled with misinformation. Beekeepers are infamous for our diverse and contrasting opinions, but the controversy over the Flow Hive is so extreme that it cannot even be mentioned without sparking a civil...
HIVE MATES: ELIESE WATSON OF ABC BEES
The "Hive Mates" series is back with another amazing beekeeper Eliese Watson of ABC Bees! Prepare to be amazed and inspired by what she has accomplished and everything she does for bees in her community and beyond. Tell us about yourself. Where do you live? How...