First Hive Inspection First Hive Inspection “Hello, girls!” –Krista, Blog Writer/Overly Excitable BeekeeperI sometimes get the impression that beekeeping, for me anyways, is a huge lesson in patience. This week was no different. After the installation of my two … 7 years ago
The Bees Are Here! The Bees Are Here! “May the roof above us never fall in and may we good companions beneath it never fall out.” –Irish BlessingWhat better way than to welcome my bees to their new home than with a well said blessing! I certainly felt they … 7 years ago
Supplies Party Supplies Party Supplies Party“What’s better than a Surprise Party? A SUPPLIES PARTY!” – Krista, Blog Writer/ World’s Worst Pun MakerI have been told many times that patience is a virtue. I have also been told several times that it is n… 7 years ago
Education: The Langstroth Hive Components Education: The Langstroth Hive Components The basic 10 frame Langstroth hive typically consists of a hive stand, bottom board,entrance reducer, two hive bodies (for brood), one or two supers (for surplus honey), an inner cover and outer cover. The number … 7 years ago
Thinking About Keeping Bees? Part 3: Preparing for Your Bees Thinking About Keeping Bees? Part 3: Preparing for Your Bees This is the third article in our series, Thinking About Keeping Bees. Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. This month we’ll cover preparing the apiary and final preparation for your bees’ arrival.PREPARING THE APIARYWe’re assumi… Mann Lake 7 years ago
How Do I Prevent Swarms? Beekeeping Bees Hives Honey Bees Overcrowding Swarms Reproductive Swarms Swarming Swarms How Do I Prevent Swarms? One of the most challenging events to anticipate and manage in beekeeping is swarm prevention. While swarming is a natural phenomenon in the life cycle of bees, it can be quite problematic for beekeepers, disrupting prod… Mann Lake 7 years ago
How To Install Bees From a Bee Bus How To Install Bees From a Bee Bus This year, our Purebred Russians will be arriving in a Bee Bus, learn how to install your bees with this helpful video from our friend Charles Linder.Check it out! 7 years ago
Prep Work Prep Work Prep Work “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” –Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States Spring is here, finally! The snow is mostly gone, and the… 7 years ago
How to Install Package Bees and Nucs How to Install Package Bees and Nucs Bee season's here, and there's no shortage of questions about the best way to install package bees or nucs. Whether you’re a veteran or beginner beekeeper, a refresher always comes in handy. A how-to video is also thro… 7 years ago
