How & When to split beehives
Splitting your own beehives is a skill that every beekeeper should learn. It can feel overwhelming and confusing when you’ve never done this before but I assure you, by following…
The 7 Methods of Minimal Disturbance
Recently, I’ve been rethinking my beekeeping practices. The principles behind Warré beehives have forced me to think of the relationship and ethical principles I have with my bees as their…
It’s all about the flowers & the bees
Welcome to ~Pass the Pollen Please~ where we are always looking for the ‘sweet spot in beekeeping.’ Conservation~Restoration~Honey bees Why Conservation? Our Earth is a supply of endless and wonderous…
What you need to start beekeeping
So you’re interested in beekeeping but there are so many choices out there. Should you get a top bar hive? What do you need if you want to harvest honey…
What to look for in a good pair of bee gloves
When I’m doing a hive inspection or just poking my nose in a beehive for the fun of it, I prefer to go gloveless. But there are times when the…
Elements of a Good beekeeping Smoker
A good Smoker is worth its weight in beeswax. When you find a good smoker, it could last you for years. When your smoker falls apart with minimal use, it…
Top 3 beekeeping Veils: what to get & what to avoid
When it comes to protective clothing for beekeepers, any veil is better than no veil at all. Especially when inspecting one of your ‘hot’ hives, if you know what I…
Emergency Spring feeding: Best way to feed bees Quickly
Spring has sprung and the rain won’t let the bees come out to play. Have you ever done your first hive inspection in the spring, only to discover that your…