Are you thinking about getting bees and aren’t sure where the best location might be? Download these considerations to help you decide >click< Read More... "Hive Placement Guide"
While supplies last, the Phenology Planner for tallgrass prairie was distributed in 2022 to help beekeepers keep track of native plants’ bloom times and how much bees were attracted to… Read More... "Phenology Planner"
Following a goal I had set in my early 20’s, my latest beekeeping experience led me to the diverse ecosystems and friendly people in Jamaica. My goal was to have… Read More... "Travel-seeking beekeeper stepped in to opportunity and adventure"
Lollipop Swarm
I belong to a swarm call list in my area, and I got a call a couple evenings ago. I had just returned from swimming and was getting ready to… Read More... "Lollipop Swarm"
Tornado Update 04 29 2022
The queen inside Toto was wandering around last weekend Before I start, we all need to prepare for the alphabet soup. USDA stands for the United States Department of Agriculture.… Read More... "Tornado Update 04 29 2022"
Tornado Update
A tornado took my colonies and a deadout hive on March 5, 2022. That was one month ago. Since that time, I’ve had many generous people assisting me — going… Read More... "Tornado Update"
First Hive Inspection 2021
I get a package every year to stay in tune with my students. This year, I installed a 3 pound package on a chilly, windy day. It came with a… Read More... "First Hive Inspection 2021"
Telling the Bees
My paternal grandmother married into a culturally Dutch family with a Scottish name (Campbell). There seems to be a Celtic (the shared language of Scots) tradition called “Telling the Bees,”… Read More... "Telling the Bees"
Julia attempts to explain her role as Vice-President of the Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) at NFU convention (Savannah, GA). Read More... "Passion job :: IFU"
My Season with Dead Bee Traps
I participated in a citizen science project for the 2019 season. As a participant, I followed protocol for data collection and reporting on dead bee traps located under three hives… Read More... "My Season with Dead Bee Traps"