Beekeeping is becoming an increasingly popular and eco-friendly hobby for countless Americans. In fact, the USDA reports that as of 2014, the number of colonies managed by human beekeepers was...
Boxes and Blossoms – Packages of Bees inspire backyard creativity
reBees make more than honey—they help plants develop seeds. Fruits and vegetables need pollination--honey bees are the perfect workers for the job! If you recently picked up your packages of...
How To Winterize Your Hives [Part 1]
One of a Beekeeper’s main responsibilities at the end of the honey season is to prepare for winter. This is commonly overlooked by newbees after the excitement of the flow...
Hive Placement – Top 4 Factors
Location, Location, Location! Where you ultimately decide to place your hives can have a huge effect on the success you have raising healthy bees. Hive management is not possible if...
LESSON 14: Wintering the Hive
The honey bee colony has a remarkable capacity to adapt itself to great extremes in climate conditions when allowed to develop freely with ample stores of honey and pollen. As...
LESSON 8: Selecting the Apiary Site
There are several factors you should consider when selecting a site to place your hives. One of the most important factors is: will there be a sufficient food source near...