honeycomb 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...

MICHAEL BUSH’S GUIDE TO POSTING ON BEEKEEPING FORUMS

by Hilary | Mar 11, 2017 | How To, Lists, New Bees, Troubleshooting

Beekeeping forums are intimidating, but they are also a wealth of information for new beekeepers. Sometimes an innocent question devolves into personal insults or spirals into an out of control debate you can barely comprehend. So, how can you best access this...

MICHAEL BUSH’S BEE CAMP

by Hilary | Jun 7, 2016 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, Just for Fun, Natural Beekeeping

If you’re like me, Michael Bush’s website is in your favorites tab on your web browser. His writings validated nearly all the subversive decisions I made as a new beekeeper and strengthened my resolve to follow my instincts. With natural beekeeping mentors...

IS HONEY VEGAN?

by Hilary | Dec 29, 2015 | Honey

Despite not being an authority on veganism in the slightest, as a beekeeper, I am often asked if honey is vegan. The answer to this question I think depends on said vegan’s reason for choosing a vegan diet. Are they vegan for health reasons? Were they motivated...

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!