SIGNS YOUR COLONY IS QUEENLESS

SIGNS YOUR COLONY IS QUEENLESS

by | 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...
10 MISTAKES NEW BEEKEEPERS MAKE

10 MISTAKES NEW BEEKEEPERS MAKE

by | 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...
5 IDEAS FOR ARTISTIC BACKYARD BEEHIVES

5 IDEAS FOR ARTISTIC BACKYARD BEEHIVES

by | Oct 28, 2015 | Just for Fun, Lists, New Bees

Want some inspiration for more artistic backyard beehives? Check out my list of 5 ways to deck out your hives! This article is also infused with practical information about how to balance functionality and style. 1. Abstract Why settle for just one color when you can...
IF YOU HAVE A DOG, IS IT SAFE TO HAVE A BEEHIVE?

IF YOU HAVE A DOG, IS IT SAFE TO HAVE A BEEHIVE?

by | Oct 23, 2015 | New Bees

One of the services my beekeeping business offers is maintenance and mentorship for Backyard Hives. One of the top questions I am asked by people who are interested in maintaining a beehive in their backyard is, “Is it safe for my dog”? In this article, I hope to...