We all have losses (I count combining in my losses too). Anyone that says different does their math a little differently and at a...

So you want to start Beekeeping huh? Fantastic! Congratulations! Let’s try and do it the right way however (and without spending more...

(Using honeybee’s natural instincts) Okay Mike… Why would you start an article about drawing out and filling honey supers by talking...

What do I mean “offset supers and tilt the lid”??? Provides easier/faster/shorter access to supers during the flow, less bearding, faster...

This was an interesting one with SHB so bad that the queen set up shop UNDER the screen bottom. Pulled ALL of the frames, and started her...

Many times New Beekeepers focus on failures. Many beekeepers in their second and third year also experience failure. And to be truthful,...

Open or External Feeding When and when NOT to use it. I guess it makes sense to start with a list of various feeding methods. I’ll do...

PSA: For the second time in two days I’ve gotten the comment “my bees died so I scraped all the wax off and will start over again…” etc....

Like everything, it depends. Every operation and apiary is a little different! I spot check or use spot checks and schedules for big bee...

Starting with two or more colonies/hives is recommended most often. Why? Are there exceptions?

There are a few myths floating around that I’ve been asked about. Among them are the thought that it is common for SHB to kill a hive....

Now that it’s finally cold… IF you followed a static calendar and did NOT base your beekeeping on weather and the bees and you did NOT...

Q: Mike, should I be feeding right now? A: Depends If you are still getting a single deep frames drawn out from a Nuc you bought this...

I get it. I really do! I <3 bees too! :-) But please read this. There are some more experienced beekeepers that might want to read this...

Ugh, you know how it goes. You get stuck in a rut or you get distracted by...LIFE...and then you remember... THE BEES! Or the excitement...

I don’t get super irritated with people who are new to bees...until they reveal themselves as inconsiderate jerks on top of being...

I’ve wanted to do this comparison for years and have finally gotten around to it! https://youtu.be/TcXFo5sQPAc

Very cool, lots of info, note taking areas, etc. https://www.charlotteekkerwiggins.com

For the last few years I’ve tried to schedule classes around other clubs and businesses despite being way out on the eastern side of...

Believe it or not, there are many colonies alive today that won’t be in another month. 😞 Huge bummer, right? Between warmer days and...