When I have a colony overwinter — and they have no spring/summer issues such as a queen dying or an unexpected swarm — I generally get around 75-100 pounds of honey per hive in Colorado.
Read MoreWhen you are new to beekeeping, it’s good to have a game plan. Today let’s explore a seasonal beekeeping calendar and your to-do’s throughout the year.
Read MoreShould you feed native bees? Josh Vaisman explains the whys and why nots.
Read MoreFeeding honey bees? Wait a sec! I thought that’s the reason we got honey bees … so they can feed us.
Read MoreSometimes even the honey bee is stretched too far when resources just aren’t available. In this article, we’ll cover the why, how, and when of feeding bees.
Read MoreIn this article, I’ll discuss our experience trying to manage varroa mites our first couple years in beekeeping, some lessons we learned, a new way of approaching varroa management, and address some common questions about our management plan.
Read MoreTyler from Montana writes: How many frames of capped brood is the optimum in a double deep during summer?
Read MoreYou may find yourself frantically searching “Why did my bees leave the hive?” There are plenty of reasons colonies leave the hive.
Read MoreHere is a list of some of the common beekeeping terms used throughout the hobby. While this list isn’t exhaustive, it should at least help you sound knowledgeable at your bee club meetings.
Read MoreThe list of urban beekeeping benefits is extensive, so long as we approach it in a neighborly way. Being a courteous beekeeper in a city or suburb goes a long way.
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