I’ve been keeping bees for several years, and timing a honey harvest is something I’ve had to learn through experience rather than theory. Early on, I assumed there was a perfect hour of the day...
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I’ve extracted honey using both hand-crank and electric extractors over multiple seasons, and learning how long to spin frames was something I figured out through trial and error rather than...
Feeding bees sugar water is one of those topics that feels straightforward until you are standing in front of an open hive trying to decide whether continuing to feed is helping or quietly causing...
Whether it’s time for another routine hive inspection or the time has come to collect frames of honey to harvest, beekeepers should try to minimize their impact on bees during their interactions....
How Often Should I Inspect My Beehive? Hint: Don’t Overdo It
If you’ve been learning about beekeeping even for a short amount of time, you understand the importance of beehive inspections. You should inspect your beehive on a regular basis to understand how...
How Much Time Does Beekeeping Take? It’s More Than You Think
You’ve been learning about beekeeping and you’re considering starting a hive. But before you do, you’ll want to consider how much time beekeeping takes. Like any hobby, beekeeping requires time...