by Hilary | Aug 8, 2024 | Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees
I am excited to announce that my new book, The Heart of Hive, comes out next month! After three years of writing and researching I cannot wait for you all to read it. My goal was to a write a book that shares all the most fascinating bee science in a fun, accessible...
by Hilary | Jul 21, 2022 | Gardening, Just for Fun, New Bees, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
I have never been satisfied with my backyard apiary design. Not only does it look messy, it makes inspections challenging, especially when they are done with a group of beekeeping students. Now, with my husband Tim’s help, I am finally doing something about it!...
by Hilary | May 2, 2019 | How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers
When I tell new beekeepers that it’s not necessary to find the queen bee every time they inspect their hives, their face usually takes on an expression of relief. Finding the queen bee is challenging, even sometimes for experienced beekeepers. And while...
by Hilary | Jul 3, 2017 | Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees, Troubleshooting
These days, a beekeeper can’t walk down the street without being asked about the bees’ mysterious demise, but answering this question has become so complex and controversial, few are willing to try. Just visit the comment section on any article about this...
by Hilary | Apr 20, 2017 | Equipment, Honey
The drama surrounding the Flow Hive is unending and riddled with misinformation. Beekeepers are infamous for our diverse and contrasting opinions, but the controversy over the Flow Hive is so extreme that it cannot even be mentioned without sparking a civil...