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Becoming a Beekeeper! / The Basics
Are you ready to become a beekeeper? Look no further! This guide will walk you through the process of starting your beekeeping journey,...
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Basic Hive Inspection
For first year beekeepers I recommend inspecting your hive at least once every 2 weeks. Doing so will really help you understand the...
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Supering for Honey
It's time to make some honey! Supering is when you add another box to you hive. When supering for honey there are a few tricks that can...
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A Beekeeper's Year
This outline is full of tips and not hard fast rules. In general if you follow these guidelines your hive should survive and thrive. I...
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How to find the Queen!
Finding a queen can be very difficult, especially in a full hive. It's like playing Where's Waldo in real time! When I first became a...
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Feeding Bees Sugar Syrup
Feeding hives is a great way to keep you hives healthy, strong, and happy. Those girls really respond well to sugar! However, there are a...
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Caring for your Nuc - The first month
Now that you have transported your Nuc home, it is time to get it set up in that perfect location. The first step is to place the Nuc in...
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Simple Tips to Maintain a Healthy Hive
Honeybees are truly amazing. They can fly miles for food, defend themselves against attack, and survive the harshest winters. But despite...
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Transporting your bees
Transporting bees, if done wrong, can create some unforgettable memories. If you follow the instructions in this blog you can probably...
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Buying the Necessary Equipment
Every bee supply company offers hundreds of excess and unnecessary pieces of equipment. It can get pretty overwhelming trying to sort...
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Choosing a Location for your Bees
Now that you are going to become a beekeeper you need to choose a spot for your bees! The location is important, and can be a determining...
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Selecting your Protective Equipment
It all depends on your comfort level! (and the temperment of your bees). I have worked bees without any gear at all. I do not recommend...
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Mentoring Group
Have any question regarding your hive? Look no further. We will provide you with the most detailed feedback possible. Join our Mentor...
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