How to Make a Simple Pollen Feeder
Here is a little experiment I decided to try on a warm mid-winter day when the bees were out looking...
Do you need to wrap hives for winter
While wrapping your hives with some sort of insulation may give some support during the bitterly cold nights, what happens...
Should you open feed?
Open feeding is easy and convenient, but are you risking the health of your hives? This may be more of...
Heat Treatment for Varroa Destructor Mites
This is an ongoing experiment to try and see if it's possible and realistic to treat for mites using carefully...
Planting for the Long Term
If you think you'll stick with beekeeping for more than a couple of years, you may want to consider planting...
Preparing Hives for Winter
If you live anywhere that gets moderately cold during the winter months, here are some suggestions on how to prepare...
Extracting Honey
Once you've accomplished keeping your hives going and feel you have enough excess frames of honey... what do you do...
What do I need to know if I want to sell honey from my hives?
It is, after all, what many beekeepers get into the hobby for... to sell honey and make some money! But...
Differences in Honey
Honey can have vast differences in color, flavor and viscosity depending on a number of factors. These two bottles of...
Should you mark your queens?
Some beekeepers feel that marking your queens can cause rejection and risk injury. Is it worth it? First, let's ask...