Nucs vs. Package Bees: which is better?
As a beginner beekeeper it’s difficult to know where to start. Beekeeping is probably one of the most exciting and difficult hobbies there are. It doesn’t have to be difficult…
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The Swarm of Queens
I have caught many swarms in my days as a beekeeper but I have never encountered anything like I did today! Generally when I catch a swarm, I do it…
Top Bar Beekeeping: why it’s better
You’re reading this post for one of two reasons: 1) You’re interested in beekeeping and want to know WHY I believe Top Bar Beekeeping is better before getting started Or…
Patreon for beekeepers
How many of you have a mentor by your side to guide you through the trials & errors of beekeeping? Perhaps beekeeping isn’t even a big thing where you’re located…
Varroa mites and depression
From 40 beehives down to 10. What happened? Here’s the brief story of how important Varroa mite treatments are. An accidental experiment I really pride myself on consistently increasing my…
Winter preparations: winter your hives with success
This content is available exclusively to members of Jonathan’s Patreon at the time of posting. Become a patron at $10 or more to get exclusive content like this in the…
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…