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WHY AREN’T MY BEES USING THEIR SUPER?

by Hilary | Sep 6, 2016 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees, Troubleshooting

The reasons for why your bees are not filling out their super are numerous and nuanced. Sometimes the answer lies in the timing and sometimes you just have picky bees. Read on to find out all the possibilities as well as some practical tips for how to deal with it....

DEEP CLEANING YOUR BEE SMOKER IN 3 EASY STEPS

by Hilary | Aug 12, 2016 | Equipment, How To

Hi, everyone! It’s Sara writing today to share some tips on how to effectively—and naturally—deep clean your bee smoker without a lot of hassle. One look inside my malfunctioning bee smoker was all I needed to diagnose its disease: filth! My hard-working tool had...

ONLINE INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING CLASS

by Hilary | Jul 24, 2016 | Equipment, Honey, How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, Natural Beekeeping, New Bees, Troubleshooting

Exciting news! An online version of the popular Intro to Beekeeping class is now available to stream! If you’re thinking about starting a backyard beehive or are just curious about what’s involved with keeping bees, then this is a great introductory class for you....

MICHAEL BUSH’S BEE CAMP

by Hilary | Jun 7, 2016 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, Just for Fun, Natural Beekeeping

If you’re like me, Michael Bush’s website is in your favorites tab on your web browser. His writings validated nearly all the subversive decisions I made as a new beekeeper and strengthened my resolve to follow my instincts. With natural beekeeping mentors...

HOW TO PROTECT BEES FROM ANTS

by Hilary | May 31, 2016 | Equipment, How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees, Troubleshooting

Ant season is tough! So, what can you do to stop ants from invading your beehive? If ants are a problem in your area, read on to find out the best strategies for keeping them out of your hives. Vulnerabiles Times for Your Hive If ants are a problem in your area, all...

SWEET & PRACTICAL SMOKER FUEL

by Hilary | Apr 19, 2016 | Equipment, How To, Just for Fun, Natural Beekeeping

Try this! You can make aromatic smoke packets out of paper bags, dried herbs, and citrus peels for your bee smoker, either as a sweet smelling addition to your typical fuel source or as a replacement fuel. Before we get started, I wanted to take a moment to introduce...

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My name is Hilary Kearney. I’m the author of the book, “Queenspotting” and founder of the urban beekeeping business Girl Next Door Honey in San Diego, California. I’m an artist turned beekeeper on a mission to help new beekeepers succeed and educate the public about the magic of bees!