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Angi Schneider
Articles by Angi Schneider
Frugal Beekeeping with Used Beekeeping Supplies
Add to Favorites When our son first told us he was interested in starting beekeeping, one of the things we were concerned about was the cost of beekeeping supplies. We …
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What do Bees do in the Winter?
Add to Favorites Unlike birds, bees don’t fly south for the winter, nor do they hibernate. So, what do bees do in the winter? They try to survive. They spend …
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The Basics of Making a Bee Hotel
Add to Favorites Even though we have several honey bee hives on our property, our strawberries were not getting pollinated. After a bit of research, we learned that strawberries aren’t …
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What’s in Your Beekeeping Smoker?
Add to Favorites When our son first started keeping bees I had no idea what a beekeeping smoker was used for or what to put in the smoker. The smoker …
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6 Simple Beeswax Uses
Add to Favorites Most of the time when we think about raising bees we think of the honey; however, bees make several other “products” that the beekeeper will need to manage. One …
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Why do Bees Swarm?
Add to Favorites One of the most disappointing things that can happen to a beekeeper is to have a hive swarm. After it happened to us, we decided we really …
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How to Make a Bee Watering Station
Add to Favorites Most of us realize the importance of being wary of the heat for people, pets, and livestock, but we often forget that the bees could use a …
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Make a DIY Honey Extractor
Add to Favorites A honey extractor is usually one of the last pieces of equipment that a beekeeper gets after learning how to raise bees. Starting beekeeping can be pricey, but there are …
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How to Set Up a Backyard Apiary
Add to Favorites About six years ago our son (who was 12 at the time) told us he wanted to start keeping bees. Beekeeping was something we were interested in starting …
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