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…
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
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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…
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…
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,…