Installing a New Hive In Fall
September 24, 2018I trust everyone is well into their winter preparations as we are now moving into September. Before we know it,…Honey in the Hive and a Rainy Summer
August 20, 2018Faithful readers, you have my sincerest apology for the long hiatus from posting. I had some new job duties associated…The wonder of pheromones
May 23, 2018One of the most profound examples of collaborative groups in nature is the honey bee. Colonies function as a highly…Cooler Weather And The Beekeeper
October 31, 2017After weeks of abnormally warm weather, the first signs of cooler weather made their appearance in western North Carolina. Two…The Beekeeping Season Lengthens
October 20, 2017By this time of year in western North Carolina, we have had at least one if not more frosts. But…Gardening for Beekeepers: Flowers that Honeybees Love
October 3, 2017Last week, we discussed various educational resources available to new beekeepers. Hopefully, those resources will be as useful to you…Educational Resources for New Beekeepers
September 21, 2017Last week, we rounded out our discussion about preparations for fall and winter. We also discussed what robbing behavior is…Choosing a Treatment For Varroa Mites
August 15, 2017Last week's blog post centered around providing information about the various options for treating Varroa Mites. This week I had…Surprises in the Bee Yard: Two Weeks Is an Age in Beekeeping
August 1, 2017With my two weeks at the corporate headquarters behind me, I was looking forward to seeing what had happened in…Considering the Joys of Beekeeping
July 24, 2017Last week, we talked about hive inspections and recordkeeping. I detailed what I look for during an inspection and how…