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Posted on 15 Oct 201910 Feb 2020

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…

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Posted on 8 Oct 201910 Feb 2020

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…

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Posted on 24 Sep 201910 Feb 2020

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…

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Posted on 10 Sep 201910 Feb 2020

5 Beginner beekeeping mistakes to avoid

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Posted on 3 Sep 201910 Feb 2020

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…

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Posted on 27 Aug 201910 Feb 2020

5 Steps to setting up an apiary

There’s a lot of hobbies in life that can be quite overwhelming; things like cattle farming, having a baby, finding yourself up the creek without a paddle, and yes even…

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Posted on 20 Aug 201910 Feb 2020

What to do when your hive is queen-less

Hive inspections can be fun, intriguing, painful and sometimes alarming. When you discover that one of your hives has no eggs, older brood, or any other sign of a queen,…

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Posted on 13 Aug 201910 Feb 2020

Fall forage: Goldenrod

Probably the most wide-spread and important fall forage in North America, Goldenrod is essential for winter survival. Learn more about this unique plant and know what to look for in…

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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!

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