foundationless beekeeping Archives - Beekeeping Like A Girl

MIXING FOUNDATION & FOUNDATIONLESS FRAMES

by Hilary | Jan 2, 2019 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, Natural Beekeeping, New Bees, Troubleshooting

Many beekeepers are intimidated by foundationless beekeeping. They aren’t sure their bees have enough time build out before winter without assistance or they worry about cross-comb. They often ask me, “Can I do a mix of some frames with foundation and some...

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...

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...

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!