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## Finding the Sweet Spot: Optimizing Hive Placement for Bee Success As a beekeeper for over thirty years, I’ve learned one fundamental truth: a happy bee is a productive bee. And a productive bee is… 

Water: An Unseen Winter Requirement for Honeybees

When we think about the demands placed upon a honeybee colony, spring often conjures images of bustling activity – nectar collection, pollen hoarding, brood rearing. Summer brings concerns about hydration from abundant sources. But what… 

The Buzz on Beekeeping: Addressing Common Concerns

Keeping bees is a rewarding pursuit, blending nature’s intricate elegance with the tangible benefits of honey and wax. However, before you rush out to buy your first hive, it’s wise to consider some realities that… 

Your Fall Beekeeping To-Do List

As the golden hues of autumn paint the landscape and the air turns crisper, it signals a crucial transition period for honeybee colonies. While summer buzzes with nectar flows and expansion, early winter brings challenges:… 

an introduction to feeding bees

Sweet Talk: A Simple Introduction to Feeding Bees

You’ve got your new hives buzzing with potential. Maybe you’re just starting out, maybe you inherited a failing colony or two, or perhaps you’re helping nature along on the farm because let’s be honest, not…