For may of us in the Northeast, fall is a favorite season. Warm, colorful days, crisp cold nights, and bountiful harvests from our gardens and our hives!
As beekeepers, the cooler temperatures mean that we will soon be closing our hives up for the winter months. There are a few things we can do to help the bees get their affairs in order before the snow flies.
Read MoreSummertime can be an “easy” time for beekeepers, as the nectar flow slows down, we come to the end of swarm season, and the bees are doing their thing in the hives.
Read MoreBringing home your first colony of bees is pretty exciting! Honestly, bringing home your 100th colony is still pretty cool, too.
The first experience with your bees can be a little intimidating if you don’t know what to expect. Here’s a short video and some basic instructions that we hope will help!
Read MoreFor first time beekeepers! Here’s some information that should help you get ready for your new bees. We’ll show you what basic equipment you’ll want to have on hand, and how to set it up.
Read MoreAs soon as the weather warms up, we all want to get out there and see what’s going on in our hives. Here’s a list of the most frequently asked questions that we hope will help you decide what to do when you see your bee friend flying!
Read MoreA mild winter like we've had so far actually presents a challenge to the bees. Warmer temperatures mean more activity in the hive, and more activity means more food consumption to support that activity.
Read MorePicking up your first colony of honeybees can be a little intimidating! We want to help you make it a fun, easy experience. Read through our basic procedure for the day of pickup.
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