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WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NITRILE BEEKEEPING GLOVES?

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NITRILE BEEKEEPING GLOVES?

by Hilary | Apr 4, 2018 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees

In this article, I will break down the pros and cons of wearing nitrile beekeeping gloves. I am asked almost on a daily basis why I wear them and what level of protection they provide against bee stings. Read on to find out everything you need to know about it....
HOW TO WORK AS A FULL-TIME BEEKEEPER

HOW TO WORK AS A FULL-TIME BEEKEEPER

by Hilary | Aug 15, 2017 | How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers

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...
BEEKEEPING LOGBOOK

BEEKEEPING LOGBOOK

by Hilary | Jul 26, 2017 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees

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,...
WHY ARE THE BEES DYING?

WHY ARE THE BEES DYING?

by Hilary | Jul 3, 2017 | Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees, Troubleshooting

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...
HOW TO MOVE A BEEHIVE

HOW TO MOVE A BEEHIVE

by Hilary | May 1, 2017 | Equipment, How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers

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...
EDUCATIONAL HONEY BEE POSTERS

EDUCATIONAL HONEY BEE POSTERS

by Hilary | Feb 19, 2017 | Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers

In my continued effort to provide beekeepers with fun, educational tools for teaching about bees, I have created some educational poster sets. These are perfect for teaching new beekeepers, children or the non-beekeeping public about bees! I’ve taken some of my...
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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!

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