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New Bee Book: Heart of the Hive

by Hilary | Aug 8, 2024 | Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees

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...

WHY I USE ALL MEDIUM SUPERS IN MY APIARY

by Hilary | Jun 29, 2024 | Equipment, New Bees

When I first started beekeeping, hardly anyone was using all medium supers in their apiary, but it seems to have caught on more lately. So, I thought I would share why I like to keep my bees in all medium boxes. It’s not just about ease of lifting, I have...

NEW HONEY BEE VACCINE FOR AFB

by Hilary | Mar 20, 2024 | Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees

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...

DON’T GIFT NEW BEEKEEPERS A BEEHIVE

by Hilary | Dec 19, 2023 | Equipment, New Bees

Every year I meet at least one excited new beekeeper who received their first beehive as a gift. While this may seem like a wonderful present to give, it’s actually not a good idea to gift a new beekeeper a beehive. Read on to find out why! Why Not? Although the...

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!...

DO I NEED TO WEAR A BEE SUIT?

by Hilary | Jan 24, 2022 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees

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...

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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!