Swarming! Now I’ll bet that word conjures some strong emotions. huh? When you hear the word “swarm,” it’s likely you picture killer bees descending from the heavens to punish the wicked, or the sky darkening with locust before they eat every leaf and stem in sight. Unless, that is, […]
When you’re planting for the bees this month, make sure you plant some herb seeds or buy some already-started herbs. Having fresh herbs around doesn’t just benefit your cooking (hello, flavor!) they will also benefit the bees in your neighborhood. Yes, bees love herbs. Herbs provide sources of pollen, nectar, […]
So, you’ve ordered your bees, waited with bated breath, installed them into your hive… now what? Your first hive inspection! This is an exciting step on your beekeeping journey. Inspections are one of the fun parts of beekeeping, and your first hive inspection shouldn’t be any different. In this post […]
Peak beekeeping season is something we look forward to all year. The buzzing of the bees. The bars of comb, filled with honey. Hours spent outside, elbows deep in your hive, taking in the scent of nearby wildflowers. Ants marching into your hive in droves. Wait. Ants are not part […]
Comb. It’s one of the most important parts of a successful beehive. In fact, honey bees make the vast majority of a hive’s interior out of comb. In a very real sense, comb is the bedrock of a beehive’s entire operation. Like any other part of beekeeping, how you deal […]