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6 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT QUEEN BEES

by Hilary | Jan 4, 2016 | Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, Lists, New 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...

SIGNS YOUR COLONY IS QUEENLESS

by Hilary | Dec 26, 2015 | How To, New Bees, Troubleshooting

Queenlessness is one of the most common ways for new beekeepers to lose their colony. There are many ways a colony can end up without a queen and likewise there are various methods of correcting the problem. Read on to learn the signs of a queenless colony and...

HOW TO: FOUNDATIONLESS BEEKEEPING IN A LANGSTROTH HIVE

by Hilary | Dec 17, 2015 | Equipment, How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees

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?

by Hilary | Dec 16, 2015 | Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees

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...

10 MISTAKES NEW BEEKEEPERS MAKE

by Hilary | Dec 7, 2015 | Lists, New Bees

Many new beekeepers learn things the hard way. As a beekeeping instructor, it’s my job to keep my students from meeting this all too common fate! Read on to find out the 10 mistakes I see most often and how to avoid them. With so much to learn as a new...

LANGSTROTH VS. TOP BAR HIVE

by Hilary | Nov 12, 2015 | Equipment, New Bees

Whether you are new to beekeeping and trying to decide on a hive style or just curious about trying a new design, there are some definite advantages and drawbacks for both the Langstroth and Top Bar Hive designs. One is declared more practical while the other is...

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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!