upcycling Archives - Beekeeping Like A Girl

15 LIFEHACKS FOR BEEKEEPERS

by Hilary | Jul 16, 2016 | How To, Just for Fun, Lists

It’s Sara writing again! Recently, on Facebook, I saw a post about lifehacks, and it got me wondering: Why I haven’t seen more beekeeping hacks? I know they exist, but don’t they deserve their own spotlight—and genre!—in the world of lifehacking?...

SWEET & PRACTICAL SMOKER FUEL

by Hilary | Apr 19, 2016 | Equipment, How To, Just for Fun, Natural Beekeeping

Try this! You can make aromatic smoke packets out of paper bags, dried herbs, and citrus peels for your bee smoker, either as a sweet smelling addition to your typical fuel source or as a replacement fuel. Before we get started, I wanted to take a moment to introduce...

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!