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MY BACKYARD APIARY DESIGN

by Hilary | Jul 21, 2022 | Gardening, Just for Fun, New Bees, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized

I have never been satisfied with my backyard apiary design. Not only does it look messy, it makes inspections challenging, especially when they are done with a group of beekeeping students. Now, with my husband Tim’s help, I am finally doing something about it!...

10 TIPS FOR A BEE FRIENDLY GARDEN

by Hilary | Feb 19, 2022 | Gardening, Just for Fun

Ever wonder what a beekeeper plants for her bees? Here’s snapshot the flowers in my bee friendly garden this year. Plus, I’ll share a bunch of tips that you can use in your own gardens. 1. Learn About Early & Late Blooming Flowers When planting for...

GIFTS FOR BEE LOVERS

by Hilary | Dec 9, 2021 | Just for Fun, Lists

The holidays are upon us and so I have put together a list of gifts for bee lovers. Whether you’re a beekeeper or just related to one, you’ll find something for to dazzle your beeople. Read on for a fun mix of bee related gift ideas! For Artsy Bee Lovers...

HOW TO BEE HUNT

by Hilary | Jul 31, 2021 | How To, Just for Fun

I am no longer satisfied with simply going for a walk or a hike. These activities are now something much more exciting—they are ‘Bee Hunts’! Each stroll in the neighborhood or hike through the canyon is an opportunity to search for native bees and other...

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...

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...

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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!