THE 10 STAGES OF BEEKEEPING ADDICTION
Many new beekeepers fall head-over-heels for bees. I often joke that my own story is the classic tale of ‘girl meets bee’. Not only is the world of bees fascinating, the sheer volume of information on the subject can be engrossing. A person could spend...
6 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT QUEEN BEES
As the sole bee in her caste, the queen bee is an illustrious member of the beehive. She is not only unique among her colony’s population, she is vital to maintaining that population. A queen can lay up to 1,500 eggs a day! Although egg laying is her main...
HOW TO: FOUNDATIONLESS BEEKEEPING IN A LANGSTROTH HIVE
Ready to try foundationless beekeeping? I run all 50 of my Langstroth hives without foundation and continuously encourage new beekeepers to do the same. Here’s a how-to guide to make sure you get started off the right way with tips on how to avoid common...
WHY TRY FOUNDATIONLESS BEEKEEPING?
Throwing out your foundation can be met with more controversy than you might expect. You may have already been urged by other beekeepers not to try it or been warned that it would negatively impact your bees. Read on and I’ll debunk these myths as well as give...
SHOULD I FEED MY BEES?
To feed or not to feed? That is the question I often hear from my beekeeping students, especially as we move into winter each year. Read on to find out what you need to know about feeding your bees and whether or not it’s safe to do so. It’s common practice for...
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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