Honey Harvest Methods for Fall
October 6, 2025Either the crushing or the spinning method will work for the year’s final honey harvest. We examine which makes more sense for beekeepers as well as bees.
Queen Excluders: What They Are and Should You Use One?
June 14, 2025Learn the pros and cons of using queen excluders for better hive management.
Bee Frames: Foundation or Foundationless?
May 21, 2025Selecting the right bee frames is a key decision that affects your bees’ health, productivity and your own efficiency.
Top Bar Beehive
March 14, 2025This Ancient Beekeeping Style Is Seeing A Resurgence Among Modern Beekeepers.
These Women Apiarists Truly Thrive With Their Hives
October 19, 2023Materials for beekeepers typically don’t look at the hobby through the eyes of women, but they should. These queen beekeepers talk about getting started.
Farm And Hive Buzzes With Peace & Energy
October 19, 2023Beekeeper Susie Goodspeed from the Idaho-based Farm And Hive hobby farm tells us about the enriching nature of living close to bees.
Bee Smarter About Beekeeping With Smart Devices
July 18, 2023Beekeepers are turning to smart devices and sensors to monitor their bees health, location and other elements of their beekeeping operations.
Video: Build A Simple DIY Bee Stand For Your Hives
June 2, 2023I'm getting ready for my first year as a beekeeper. My hives are ready, but I'm building this simple, table-style bee stand to keep the boxes off the wet ground.
Honeybees Often Need Winter Help To Sustain Hive Health
January 4, 2023Though “natural” is always a good goal, expect to help honeybees through the winter with supplemental feedings to sustain conditions not found in nature.
Consider These Several Types Of Beehives
September 23, 2022Langstroth beehives will fit the bill for many beekeepers, but a few different designs do exist to choose from when keeping honeybees.
