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CAN YOU HARVEST HONEY WITHOUT AN EXTRACTOR?

by Hilary | May 15, 2022 | Equipment, Honey, How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers

Honey extractors are the standard when it comes to harvesting honey, but you can harvest without one. One method of honey harvesting called ‘crush and strain’ offers a simple alternative. Keep reading to find out when and why I use this method, plus how I...

HOW TO GET BEES TO USE YOUR FLOWHIVE

by Hilary | Jul 29, 2017 | Equipment, New Bees, Troubleshooting

There could be several reasons for why your bees are not expanding into the Flow Hive super. Some of these reasons apply to all hive styles. Bees, for example, will not build new comb when they are unhealthy, in a nectar dearth or at certain times of year. But getting...

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!