Hobby Beekeeping

Swarms are Mysteries 13.06.2021 8:42 ↓

We really don't know much about swarms. This past week proves that point.

Only the Strong Survive 30.05.2021 11:39 ↓

Updates on some of our swarms and a new mite prevention plan.

Do Natural Beekeepers Tell us the Truth? 22.05.2021 11:29 ↓

After reading Keeping Bees with a Smile by Lazuton, I'm not sure there are any Natural beekeepers out there. What do you think.

Hive Updates and More on the No Look Split 16.05.2021 12:28 ↓

Busy week on the farm with splits, swarming and forward planning decisions on mite treatment.

Will Catching a Swarm Harm Your Bees? 08.05.2021 13:38 ↓

We all have been told that catching a swarm is a good thing to do. Find out why I'm thinking that's not the case.

Should Bee Keepers Stop Bees from Swarming? 29.04.2021 12:54 ↓

There is a lot of instruction from "experts" telling beekeepers to stop their bees from swarming. Is this helping or hurting the bees?

Hive inside of Tree Report 22.04.2021 6:43 ↓

Some initial data on the micro habitat of the living tree hive and other happenings around the farm.

Farm Updates and a great Book to Read 15.04.2021 10:20 ↓

I talk some more about my attempt to build a hive in a live tree and a fascinating book you need to read.

What is a No Look Split? 10.04.2021 10:45 ↓

Hive and farm updates with some thoughts on an accidental, new way to split a hive.

Opening the Robbed Hive Today 03.04.2021 4:46 ↓

Farm updates and what's in store for toady.

Livestock or Bee Helper 26.03.2021 11:13 ↓

Farm updates plus a thought about different ways to raise bees.

To Swarm or Not to Swarm? 20.03.2021 16:49 ↓

An update of what is happening at the farm and some issues with Swarming.

Busy Week in March 12.03.2021 12:45 ↓

Treating for mites, final conclusion on the hive that didn't make it and a launch of "Hank Live at the Hive".

Early Spring Report 04.03.2021 8:04 ↓

Updates on hive activity and getting set for the first mite treatment.

First Look at Survival Rates 27.02.2021 7:56 ↓

How many bees survived the winter so far?

It's Cold Out There 19.02.2021 14:01 ↓

New monitoring equipment, spring planning ideas and a new web site launched to help teachers.

Bees Flying at -5 C 12.02.2021 11:33 ↓

How are these bees doing it?

Propolis Magic on my Finger 05.02.2021 11:34 ↓

Updates on the hive and my attempt to use Propolis personally.

It's -1C and the Bees are flying? 30.01.2021 15:32 ↓

Is this possible?

1 Million Dollars to Destroy Pollinator Habitat 24.01.2021 12:44 ↓

What my community is doing to destroy pollinator habitat and what can you do about it.

New Online Class Launched Beginner Beekeeping 17.01.2021 9:50 ↓

Why not take an online class to learn our new methods of Bee Helping?

What Thermal Imaging can teach us about our hives. 10.01.2021 8:32 ↓

Discussion about current happenings on the farm and next steps.

What do we really know about the bees? 02.01.2021 14:32 ↓

I talk about a "conscious state of incompetence" and how all beekeeping efforts are helpful. New announcements about the website and an exciting new ELearning class "New Beekeeping-Part 1" is announced.

Hive Winter Temperature 26.12.2020 11:10 ↓

A look at the impact of bee clusters on the internal temperature of the hives.

Bees Have Brains 19.12.2020 10:26 ↓

An important discovery from this week's video blog.