American Honey Plants: the best book for beekeepers
Okay, so most of you have probably seen me poke links here and there and talk about a specific book in several of my posts. And it’s because American Honey…
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!
Cover your butt legally: post signs near your apiary
Have you ever had legal issues concerning your bees? Perhaps someone was stung and they’re ‘deathly allergic.’ I’m going to show you how you can ‘cover your butt’ legally by…
Honey bee forage: the unsuspecting Tulip Poplar
I live in the Southern Appalachians where there is a wide variety of bee forage. This could be anything from ground covers like Gill-over-the-Ground, vines like Clematis, blackberry brambles, and…
Honey harvest: what’s a fair take without taking too much?
Have you ever wondered or worried about how much honey you can harvest without harming your bees? What if you take too much! This is a very tricky question to…
Earn extra money: run your own roadside Honey Booth
When I first started flirting with the idea of running my own roadside honey stand, it was mostly just a romantic idea. But the more I thought about it, the…
Bear fence alternative: beekeeping on a budget
When I first moved to the north Georgia mountains, I couldn’t afford a bear fence. There were many nights I went to bed hoping and praying that my bees would…
How to control ‘weeds’ & wildflowers as a beekeeper
If you’re anything like me, you hate to cut down honey bee forage. Yet at the same time you can’t let nature crowd you in your own space. At some…
An educational picture book your children will love
There’s a new book on the market aimed at teaching young children using vibrant colors and clever rhymes. There’s no better way to teach your children about the importance of…