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WHY KEEP HIVE INSPECTION NOTES?

by Hilary | Feb 10, 2016 | How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees, Troubleshooting

One of the single most helpful habits a new beekeeper can form is record taking. Every time you do a hive inspection, you should take notes on what you see. Not only does this practice help reinforce what you already know, but it will help you to learn new things down...

HOW MUCH ROOM SHOULD I GIVE MY BEES?

by Hilary | Jan 28, 2016 | Equipment, How To, New Bees, Troubleshooting

In a beehive, size matters. One of the decisions a beekeeper must make is when to add more space to the hive and when to take space away. It can be tricky to know exactly when you should take action, but if you don’t your colony could suffer. Read on to get a...

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...

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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!