by Hilary | Sep 28, 2017 | Equipment, Just for Fun, New Bees
New in the shop today: kids’ bee suits! If you’ve been wanting to suit up the little ones in your life, here is your chance. I am doing a pre-sale right now with 3 sizes of children’ bee suits with your choice of 3 different prints or plain white...
by Hilary | Jul 29, 2017 | Equipment, New Bees, Troubleshooting
There could be several reasons for why your bees are not expanding into the Flow Hive super. Some of these reasons apply to all hive styles. Bees, for example, will not build new comb when they are unhealthy, in a nectar dearth or at certain times of year. But getting...
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,...
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...
by Hilary | Mar 11, 2017 | How To, Lists, New Bees, Troubleshooting
Beekeeping forums are intimidating, but they are also a wealth of information for new beekeepers. Sometimes an innocent question devolves into personal insults or spirals into an out of control debate you can barely comprehend. So, how can you best access this...
by Hilary | Mar 2, 2017 | New Bees, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
When considering locations for new beehives, many people overlook their roof as a possibility. A habit that perfectly explains one of this locations best advantages: it is discreet. But what complications come with rooftop beekeeping and is this the right solution for...