How to bee keep

How does one become a beekeeper? There are many ways to start beekeeping, however, by taking certain steps ahead of time you'll maximize your success, save money, and have more fun!

Learn what all beginner beekeepers need to know before they get bees. How to set up the apiary, where to buy bees, what beekeeping supplies are needed, and other beekeeping questions are answered in this article.

Not many people are aware that bees drink water. They also need water to keep their hive cool and humid. Here’s how to make a bee waterer for your garden.

FYI, "meat bees" are actually wasps. Yellow jacket wasps. Bees are vegetarian, and are not aggressive. Late in the summer we see lots of wasps. When other food sources (nectar and insects) for wasps dry up and decline, wasps come more aggressively to our picnics and BBQs.&n

Bee Keeping 101: How to Start a Hive #beekeeping

If you have decided to start keeping bees, you have probably done a lot of research about beekeeping, techniques, and the equipment you need to start. There are, however, some other things to consider before

In this series, backyard beekeeping for beginners, I hope to share some important things to think about before beginning the journey of keeping bees.

Beekeeping is an integral part of the homesteading journey. Consequently, there are many benefits to the beekeeper, the garden, and the bees themselves. And there is a lot of joy in having bees in your

As a beekeeping instructor, I see many beekeepers learning the hard way. Here's how to avoid the 10 mistakes new beekeepers make.

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