New Bee Book: Heart of the Hive
I am excited to announce that my new book, The Heart of Hive, comes out next month! After three years of writing and researching I cannot wait for you all to read it. My goal was to a write a book that shares all the most fascinating bee science in a fun, accessible...
NEW HONEY BEE VACCINE FOR AFB
A newly vaccinated queen passes on protection from AFB to her brood. Did you know there is a new honey bee vaccine? You may have heard about Dalan Animal Health in the news lately. They developed a groundbreaking vaccine that protects honey bees from American...
CAN YOU HARVEST HONEY WITHOUT AN EXTRACTOR?
Honey extractors are the standard when it comes to harvesting honey, but you can harvest without one. One method of honey harvesting called ‘crush and strain’ offers a simple alternative. Keep reading to find out when and why I use this method, plus how I...
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN A SWARM CATCHING KIT
Swarm are designed to travel. When a swarm lands, a beekeeper never knows how long they will stay put. I have often rushed out of the house to catch a swarm only to have them leave in the time it took me to drive to their location. If you hope to catch a swarm this...
DO I NEED TO WEAR A BEE SUIT?
Many new beekeepers wonder if it’s really necessary to wear a bee suit. They see other beekeepers online wearing minimal to no protective clothing and they aspire to be like them. As romantic as it looks, there is a reason bee suits exist. Read on to explore...
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!
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