Hilary, Author at Beekeeping Like A Girl

WHY DO BEEKEEPERS CHARGE FOR LIVE BEE REMOVAL?

by Hilary | Jan 9, 2020 | Just for Fun

While it’s true that some hobbyist beekeepers will gleefully remove a colony of bees for free, many beekeepers charge for live bee removal. This inconsistency among beekeepers can create some confusing expectations for homeowners. Unfortunately, it may also...

2 MILLION BLOSSOMS MAGAZINE

by Hilary | Nov 12, 2019 | Gardening, Hive Mates

Introducing a new quarterly magazine dedicated to educating the public about pollinators. Learn what dangers they face and how we can help them. Created by honey bee biologist Dr. Kirsten Traynor, 2 Million Blossoms will provide a much needed space for smart, nuanced...

HOW TO FIND A BEEKEEPING MENTOR

by Hilary | Oct 17, 2019 | How To, New Bees

New beekeepers are often advised to go to their local beekeeping club to find a mentor, but little else is said about the subject which can lead to confusion and disappointment. Read on to find out what you need to know about finding a beekeeping mentor and how to go...

5 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT STINGLESS BEES

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...

HOW TO KEEP A NEWLY CAUGHT SWARM FROM LEAVING

by Hilary | Jul 21, 2019 | How To, Natural Beekeeping

Swarm catching season is well underway and many of you have been enjoying the thrill of capturing your first swarms. Catching swarms is one of my favorite things in beekeeping, but it can also lead to one of the biggest disappointments: absconding! Too often...