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5 WAYS TO HELP A FAILING HIVE

by Hilary | Nov 7, 2016 | How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, Natural Beekeeping, New Bees, Troubleshooting

If you are inspecting your hives regularly, you can usually see the end coming. When a colony starts to fail, it can be challenging to figure out why, let alone solve the issue. So, what can a beekeeper do to help their bees? Read on to find out about some catchall...

WHY AREN’T MY BEES USING THEIR SUPER?

by Hilary | Sep 6, 2016 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees, Troubleshooting

The reasons for why your bees are not filling out their super are numerous and nuanced. Sometimes the answer lies in the timing and sometimes you just have picky bees. Read on to find out all the possibilities as well as some practical tips for how to deal with it....

ONLINE INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING CLASS

by Hilary | Jul 24, 2016 | Equipment, Honey, How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, Natural Beekeeping, New Bees, Troubleshooting

Exciting news! An online version of the popular Intro to Beekeeping class is now available to stream! If you’re thinking about starting a backyard beehive or are just curious about what’s involved with keeping bees, then this is a great introductory class for you....

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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!