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Raise Bees in Your Backyard

Everything You Need to Know about Raising Honeybees from Beehives for Beginners to Beekeeper Supplies to Why Pollination is Important

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Top 10 Reasons for Starting Beekeeping

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

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Frugal Beekeeping with Used Beekeeping Supplies
December 9, 2022 · · Hives & Equipment

Where to find and how to clean used beekeeping supplies without breaking the bank.

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My Honeybee Farming Project Year One
November 27, 2022 · · Beekeeping 101

With all our research and questions before obtaining our first nuc, uncertainty reared its ugly head as we ventured into our honeybee farming project.

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Using a Beehive Inspection Checklist
July 25, 2022 · · Health & Pests

Using a beehive inspection checklist can help the beginning beekeeper have confidence in hive inspections and help the experienced beekeeper stay on track during inspections.

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Preparing for The Queen Honey Bee
April 20, 2022 · · Beekeeping 101

For new beekeepers, knowing the basic beehive setup and how to prepare for the queen honey bee is important to a hive’s success.

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Bee Bucks – The Cost of Beekeeping

I’m often asked, “What is the cost of beekeeping?” You’ll notice the cost of beekeeping equipment varies as there are options for different supplies.

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What You Need to Know About Apiary Layout
March 7, 2022 · · Hives & Equipment

The actual layout of your apiary will be unique to your property; there isn’t just one best layout.

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Sun and Shade for Bees: What is the Right Mix?
February 15, 2022 · · Hives & Equipment

Add to Favorites Many factors are important in determining a beehive location, including the relative amounts of sun and shade for bees. Many beekeepers insist that honey bee hives should …

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5 Tips for Starting Beekeeping

Will you utilize the most commonly used hive style, the Langstroth beehive or do you fancy yourself a top bar or Warre beekeeper? For protective equipment, you could use a veil, a jacket with vail, or a full body bee suit – which works for you? Location of your hive can impact your bees based on sun exposure (summer v. winter), wind exposure, accessibility, proximity to neighbors, and so on.

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