Is it legal to keep bees in your town? Read More... "Bee Laws"
How do I assess my colony’s winter readiness? Take the quiz and find out. Read More... "Quiz: Ready for Winter"
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"
I help beekeepers master the basic skills. I remember struggling as a beginner. There is so much to know to keep bees alive despite winter, pests, diseases, and malnutrition. Welcome… Read More... "Beekeeping is fun"
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"
Buying my products means working WITH nature. I teach my beekeeping students to do the same. Please send an email using the link in the top left corner for these… Read More... "Honey, Wax, and Lip Balm"
Have you got a clump of honey bees hanging off your branches? (Or lamp post, or deck joist, etc.) It is fairly common, especially from late April through early June.… Read More... "Swarms"
Good Grief
I’ve been pretty open about the two deaths my kids and I have experienced this year — my sister and one of Matt’s nieces. My desire to have all my… Read More... "Good Grief"