information on the business retreat for beekeepers is found on this one page Read More... "All the Retreat Stuff"
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"
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"
Why I was as busy as a bee
I hadn’t blogged for a while because I was working working working on two special projects that I’d like to share with you. The first was for an awards program that… Read More... "Why I was as busy as a bee"
I have three hives currently, and I might soon have a fourth. Two hives are across the yard from each other. I’ve been hauling my wheelbarrow to the different sites, which is very… Read More... "Working the bees"
My new look of beekeeping
Today was Bee Day! I installed three packages of bees, three pounds each. I have no hives in my backyard now, which means that I’m van-farming this season. It’s a lot like… Read More... "My new look of beekeeping"
Community garden and beehive update
I have not used all of the space in my garden plot, but that is my goal. I always intended to add basil, but could not find the varieties I… Read More... "Community garden and beehive update"
The Power of Women
On Friday, I spoke to a group of women from across the state about keeping honeybees. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is a powerful group of women. Some of… Read More... "The Power of Women"
Looking for a deal at a beekeeping auction
Last Saturday, I attended my first beekeeping auction. There has been one almost every year of our five years of being keepers. I skipped out of working on my son’s… Read More... "Looking for a deal at a beekeeping auction"
Beekeeping: winter to spring
When the thermometer gets around 40 degrees F and above, the honeybees come out. They look for things to make the hive stronger. I’m sure there isn’t much to find… Read More... "Beekeeping: winter to spring"