A Fall Checklist for Beekeepers – Winter is Coming!
October 8, 2020To all my fellow Game of Thrones fans, my title, a definite double entendre, references a key phrase in George R.…Approaching Fall and Changes in the Apiary
January 8, 2019Last week, we talked about the preparations we should be taking as we move towards winter. As fall approaches, we…Tracking Beehive Progress and Keeping Records
December 28, 2018Why Keep Records? A colony is a complex organism of tens of thousands of bees. The sophisticated behaviors occurring within…A New Beekeeper’s Journal
October 30, 2017What is it about beekeeping that draws us in? Why do so many of us wonder from afar for years,…Educational Resources for New Beekeepers
September 21, 2017Last week, we rounded out our discussion about preparations for fall and winter. We also discussed what robbing behavior is…Aggressive Colonies and Missing Queens
July 3, 2017I have always loved a great mystery. But, I don't especially like that in my bee yard! Last week, I…The First Few Weeks of a Beehive
June 5, 2017Happenings in the Bee Yard This week I had planned to talk about installing a nuc. But, I didn't get…Key Startup Decisions For the Beekeeper
May 15, 2017Happenings in the Bee Yard Before I launch into this week's topic about making choices, I want to share some…Why Beekeeping?
April 30, 2017This article is part of the A New Beekeeper's Journal column, which documents the story of Keith Stiles as he…