Countryside Magazine Contributor, Author at Backyard Beekeeping

Supering up for a Honey of a Summer

June 5, 2025 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Hives & Equipment

The beekeeper’s role is to keep things on course. Problems tend to propagate if not dealt with, and a small problem uncorrected becomes a disaster.

Honeybee History: A Spring Preparation

March 4, 2025 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Health & Pests

We share a long and intimate history with the honeybee, much further back than most would ever imagine. Prep for spring with knowledge.

Winterizing Beekeeping Equipment

October 13, 2024 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Hives & Equipment

Winterizing beekeeping equipment, while the hive sleeps, avoids problems when the weather warms up.

Top 10 Reasons for Starting Beekeeping

December 21, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Beekeeping 101

Honeybees do not necessarily require the management skills of a learned beekeeper for optimum results. Here are the top 10 reasons to start beekeeping.

Let’s Talk About Dead Bees

December 9, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Health & Pests

Like many beekeepers, we’ve lost bees. Finding dead bees is never easy, and there can be many causes. Laura Tyler discusses losing bees.

What Causes Colony Collapse Disorder in Honeybees?

December 9, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Health & Pests

What is colony collapse disorder (CCD) and what causes it? Maurice Hladik tackles this confounding question.

How to Make Beeswax Candles

October 4, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Honey & Beeswax

While there are many wonderful beeswax uses, cappings wax can make the most divine beeswax candles.

Why We Need to Protect Native Pollinator Habitat

September 26, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Plants & Pollination

Approximately 30 to 35% of the food crops in this world depend on pollination by insects. It is estimated that almost 90% of all wild plants in the world are dependent on insect pollination.