information on the business retreat for beekeepers is found on this one page Read More... "All the Retreat Stuff"
A swarm of bees in July
is not worth a fly Read More... "A swarm of bees in July"
What I’m thinking about :: Feb 2024
Trees. I am thinking about trees. The kind that give life to my bees. Is it too soon for these thoughts? That’s how our recent sunshine and longer days… Read More... "What I’m thinking about :: Feb 2024"
I send an email newsletter around the 20th of every month with relevant beekeeping tips for the month ahead. There’s usually a little story about me and my own bees,… Read More... "Get my monthly beekeeping email"
Peer to Peer
i just launched learning circles for beekeepers and thought i’d take a minute to explain why these are not couched as courses or workshops or classes but LEARNING CIRCLES. iowa… Read More... "Peer to Peer"
My Overwintering Experiment begins in April
Who wants to increase their early spring colony sizes? Surely I’m not the only one, right? Splitting can be a great increase and mite mitigation strategy. This year I’m trialing… Read More... "My Overwintering Experiment begins in April"
Gain confidence in your beekeeping. What is a Learning Circle? A learning circle is a group of individuals with a common interest, meeting in an interactive, participatory structure to build… Read More... "Beekeeper Learning Circles"
Learning Circles
What is a Learning Circle? A learning circle is a group of individuals with a common interest, meeting in an interactive, participatory structure to build and share knowledge toward the… Read More... "Learning Circles"
Pre-order your CALENDARS! Send your email address to get on the pre-order list with an eye on picking it up at the IHPA convention 11/2023. Are you missing nectar flows?… Read More... "Calendar, A Beekeeper’s Year (prairie edition)"
Who loves talking about bees? Find support in-person at monthly club meetings held around the Des Moines metro area and online with our Facebook group Read More... "Bee Club"