Keeping bees

In this series, backyard beekeeping for beginners, I hope to share some important things to think about before beginning the journey of keeping bees.

We have created a Hive Inspection Form. You can print one for each of your hives and create a binder, or use them electronically.

Here is a list of the common terms that every beekeeper should know before they get started with their first hive. Beekeeping Terminology.

Deciding where to put a beehive is one of the most important decisions a new beekeeper needs to make. Will it be a good spot for the beekeeper, the neighbors, and for the bees? Whether you are city beekeeping or keeping bees in your backyard the location for your bees is am important one. You want the best beehive placement.

Beekeeping is an integral part of the homesteading journey. Consequently, there are many benefits to the beekeeper, the garden, and the bees themselves. And there is a lot of joy in having bees in your

Being a beekeeper means who have to manage your colonies. If you have a few beehives, or a hobby farm, in your backyard, you need to learn how to rotate old black honeycomb out of the hive. These frames with old beeswax contribute to poor bee health. Rotate out dark beeswax and keep your honey bee colonies thriving.

When you lose a hive, it's hard to know what to do with what's left behind. Find out when to reuse comb and how to clean the hive naturally.

Critical decisions when setting up your bee yard.

Not many people are aware that bees drink water. They also need water to keep their hive cool and humid. Here’s how to make a bee waterer for your garden.

You don't want to waste money on needless hive tools. So, what do you really need to work your bees quickly, efficiently and safely?

Don't want to spend a ton of money on getting bees? I can tell you how to get free bees! I let you in on a secret- it's swarms!

Owning bees: 7 things to consider and two things you need adequate of before owning bees. Here is the "class schedule" for beekeepers.

Learn what all beginner beekeepers need to know before they get bees. How to set up the apiary, where to buy bees, what beekeeping supplies are needed, and other beekeeping questions are answered in this article.

To help defend your bees against bee predators, we first look at who and what these predators are, and then how you as a beekeeper can help your bees.

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Advice on getting started with keeping honeybees by Linda Tillman of 'Linda's Bees'. Includes tips on hive location, equipment, books, and where to begin.

As a beekeeping instructor, I see many beekeepers learning the hard way. Here's how to avoid the 10 mistakes new beekeepers make.

I didn't know exactly how much beekeeping would cost. Check out this post for beekeeping for beginners. It reviews the start up costs for beekeeping and the following topics: how much does a bee hive cost how much does a queen bee cost what kind of beekeeping equipment do you need what kind of beekeeping tools do you need and more!