Cooler Weather And The Beekeeper
October 31, 2017After weeks of abnormally warm weather, the first signs of cooler weather made their appearance in western North Carolina. Two…The Beekeeping Season Lengthens
October 20, 2017By this time of year in western North Carolina, we have had at least one if not more frosts. But…Gardening for Beekeepers: Flowers that Honeybees Love
October 3, 2017Last week, we discussed various educational resources available to new beekeepers. Hopefully, those resources will be as useful to you…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…Choosing a Treatment For Varroa Mites
August 15, 2017Last week's blog post centered around providing information about the various options for treating Varroa Mites. This week I had…Surprises in the Bee Yard: Two Weeks Is an Age in Beekeeping
August 1, 2017With my two weeks at the corporate headquarters behind me, I was looking forward to seeing what had happened in…Considering the Joys of Beekeeping
July 24, 2017Last week, we talked about hive inspections and recordkeeping. I detailed what I look for during an inspection and how…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…A Bee Yard Mystery
June 15, 2017Those early spring days in the bee yard often bring surprises, turning the apiary into a top-notch outdoor classroom. If…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…