Hobby Beekeeping

A new Farm Sponsor and Ordering some Saskatchewan Bees 04.12.2021 8:24 ↓

An update on farm happenings and why I think I need some more diverse genetics.

Over 12,000 Children have Access to our Bee Science Club 25.11.2021 5:18 ↓

We are very excited about the recent interest in our Bee Science Club. I talk about that plus an update on the state of our bees on the farm.

Weeds or Wildflowers? 23.10.2021 11:40 ↓

It's a constant battle to try to think of traditional weeds as wildflowers and being good for the bees and nature. I talk through that process and give you an update on the frustrations with the bees.

The Bees Could be Tricking Us 08.10.2021 10:44 ↓

While I think I have hives that haven't been treated for 2 years flourishing, maybe the bees are just tricking me.

Urgency at the Hives 03.10.2021 8:15 ↓

The Bees seem very busy to get the most out of the farm before snow flies. Urgency is everywhere.

Reviewing our Healthy Hives 25.09.2021 8:46 ↓

Today I do a walk around the farm, talking about our 17 healthy hives as they get ready for winter.

Bees are Packing Their Bags 16.09.2021 8:24 ↓

Bees are more flexible on where they live then we originally believed. This log hive is a perfect example.

Stop Bothering the Bees 04.09.2021 7:27 ↓

Why I have to stop listening to Master beekeeping podcasts.

How do the Bees stay cool doing this? 26.08.2021 11:57 ↓

I'm not understanding this strage bee behavior during these hot summer days. Can you help me?

Drones Everywhere 11.08.2021 7:10 ↓

This late in the summer what on earth are all the drones about?

Frustrating to Watch 01.08.2021 5:10 ↓

Darwinian beekeeping means to have more of a hands off approach when helping bees. I'm finding it a hard thing to do.

Where are the Queens? 25.07.2021 9:34 ↓

A number of beekeepers are reporting that hives have failed after a swarm. What could be going on?

Surprise We are Darwinian Black Box Beekeepers 17.07.2021 10:15 ↓

For the past 10 years beekeepers in Europe have been using this technique to raise treatment free bees. What a surprise to learn it's a lot like what we are doing.

The Treatment Free Long Game 12.07.2021 9:51 ↓

This week we came to grips on how we want to help our bees. It's not going to be about treating for mites anymore.

Queen Failures 05.07.2021 13:00 ↓

A tough week talking about 2 hives that didn't make it and the idea of treatment free beekeeping.

Too Much Honey and No Room Left 27.06.2021 8:17 ↓

Can being Honey Bound be a good thing?

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.