How to display your honey at market
When it comes to making sales the key goal is simple: grab your customer’s attention! And that’s exactly what a well-planned and thought-out display does. But there’s much more to…
Author: Jonathan Adam Hargus
I've been in beekeeping since 2002 That's plenty of time to get stung. I've worked thousands of hives and seen what works and what doesn't. I can't imagine not having a beehive around to poke my nose into (most of the time with a veil on ;) I've been stung more than once and sometimes even deserved it.
I'm just a beekeeper who's sick and of commercial beekeeping practices and tired of research looking in all the wrong places to solve common sense issues.
It's time for something new!
Why I’m converting to Top Bar Hives
I’ve been using Langstroth style hives for almost 18 years. They definitely get the job done, as long as you have an extractor, an uncapping system, can lift 40-90 pounds,…
Supporting Native Pollinators: using Sustainable beekeeping methods
I had a rude awakening after reading a blog post written by another beekeeper. She had attended a conservationist meeting and discovered that their attitudes towards beekeepers are, shall we…
Beekeeper vs. honey bee: Working against nature
We beekeepers love our bees, of this there’s no doubt. Why is it then that we tend to work against their natural tendencies? Today, I would like to offer you…
Winter preparations: winter your hives with success
Probably the season that causes the most worry for beekeepers is the cold Winter time. Here are 5 simple things you can do to set your hives up for a…
The 3 types of Beekeepers
Most people do not realize that there are different types of beekeepers and that within these Types there are hundreds of different beekeeping Styles. Today we’re going to define the…
5 Beginner beekeeping mistakes to avoid
It’s very easy to make mistakes when you’re learning something for the very first time. So whatever we can do to minimize those mistakes will eventually result in success, sooner…
Is the Langstroth style hive for you?
The Langstroth style beehive is by far the most popular. We’re going to break it down into its purpose and parts to find out if this is the right style…