Foundation or Foundationless Beekeeping?
December 5, 2018A Key Choice for the Beekeeper When first starting out, the beginning beekeeper is faced with numerous choices to make…Foundation or Foundationless Beekeeping?
December 5, 2018A Key Choice for the Beekeeper When first starting out, the beginning beekeeper is faced with numerous choices to make…A FAQ for the Committed New Beekeeper
May 5, 2024Introduction We've covered a great deal of ground so far. As you have noticed, beekeeping is a wonderfully rich and…Managing Hive Capacity
May 5, 2024As beekeepers, we offer our bees a place to live. Whether they choose to stay is entirely their choice. If…An Introduction to Cross Comb
May 5, 2024In the perfect world, bees create neat layers of parallel comb, with a nice even space between them. In the…The Big Issues to Check at the Hive Inspection
May 5, 2024The hive inspection is a chance for the beekeeper to dig deeper beyond the external signs when observing the hive.…Preparing and Installing Your Beehive
May 5, 2024Introduction It’s time! You have read a bunch, you’ve ordered your hive and maybe you’ve pre-ordered your bees. It's time to start…Questions the New Beekeeper Should Answer First
May 5, 2024Starting out as a beekeeper is exciting, fun, and maybe just a tad scary! But it will also turn into…The Practicalities of Setting Up a Beehive
May 5, 2024Introduction Whether for the first time or the hundredth, installing a beehive is always fun. You are about to provide…A Practical Guide to Starting Beekeeping
May 5, 2024Hives, Equipment, and Clothing Welcome to the first lesson in the second part of our beekeeping course, Your Beehive, and…