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Kristi Cook

Kristi Cook lives in Arkansas where every year brings something new to her family’s journey for a more sustainable lifestyle. She keeps a flock of laying hens, dairy goats, a rapidly growing apiary, a large garden, and more. When she’s not busy with the critters and veggies, you can find her sharing sustainable living skills through her workshops, articles, and blog at tenderheartshomestead.com.

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Articles by Kristi Cook

Marketing Your Honey

June 11, 2025 · Kristi Cook · Honey & Beeswax

Marketing and selling surplus honey takes a bit more than word of mouth if you have more than a few gallons to sell. So, here’s a primer on how to start marketing and selling your surplus honey this season.

Different Ways to Obtain Bees

June 10, 2025 · Kristi Cook · Beekeeping 101

There are several ways to obtain bees locally and from afar in the form of swarms, packages, cutouts/trap outs, and nuclei.

How Much Do Beekeepers Make?

January 23, 2025 · Kristi Cook · Honey & Beeswax

How much do beekeepers make per hive? With as few as two successful hives, you can recover expenses to get into the hobby and pocket a little extra cash.

Beginning Beekeeping Supplies: Used Equipment

January 23, 2025 · Kristi Cook · Hives & Equipment

Beginning beekeeping supplies can be expensive, so learn what to consider when purchasing new or used beekeeping equipment.

Chalkbrood Disease and Sacbrood Virus

January 17, 2025 · Kristi Cook · Health & Pests

Be on the lookout for chalkbrood disease and sacbrood virus (SBV) in the springtime when colonies are increasing brood production.

In-Hive Feeders for Honeybees

January 17, 2025 · Kristi Cook · Hives & Equipment

Here’s a little primer on the many forms of in-hive feeders available and how to use them.

What is Bee Propolis? Nature’s Glue

December 24, 2024 · Kristi Cook · Beekeeping 101

What is bee propolis? Tap into propolis’ natural immunity properties by harvesting and processing propolis to make a propolis tincture recipe.

Seasonal Beekeeping Calendar

December 19, 2024 · Kristi Cook · Beekeeping 101

Follow our seasonal beekeeping calendar for all tasks from spring inspections to winter feeding and condensation.

Bee Hive Frames and Foundation

November 26, 2024 · Kristi Cook · Hives & Equipment

Compare bee foundation plastic vs wax and learn about bee hive frames and foundations to find the best fit for your hive.

DIY Screened Inner Covers

April 3, 2023 · Kristi Cook · Hives & Equipment

Here’s a little DIY to show you how to create and use your own screened inner cover with little out of pocket expense.