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HIVE MATES: ELIESE WATSON OF ABC BEES

by Hilary | Mar 22, 2017 | Hive Mates

The “Hive Mates” series is back with another amazing beekeeper Eliese Watson of ABC Bees! Prepare to be amazed and inspired by what she has accomplished and everything she does for bees in her community and beyond. Tell us about yourself. Where do...

WHAT’S IN MICHAEL BUSH’S LIBRARY?

by Hilary | Jun 13, 2016 | Just for Fun, Lists, Natural Beekeeping

It’s Sara writing again! Today I’m weighing in on one of my favorite things about Michael Bush’s bee camp: the books! Hilary and I attended camp earlier this month, and if you didn’t see her post about the experience, be sure to check it out. A 200-year-old book is...

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...

HOW TO REQUEEN YOUR HIVE

by Hilary | Apr 8, 2016 | How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, Troubleshooting

This week, you are spared from reading anything at all! Instead, you can absorb your dose of beekeeping knowledge by watching the video below. I teamed up with local queen breeders Wildflower Meadows to bring you this instructional video. I feel pretty proud of it...

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!