by goldenmarket | Apr 19, 2026 | Beekeeping, Blog
New Beehive Stands Since I decided to add more bees to my apiary this year, I needed to create new hive stands. I wasn’t particularly fond of the cinder block design we hastily put together last year. Although it was durable, I didn’t like the fact that it...
by goldenmarket | Apr 1, 2026 | Beekeeping, Blog
Package or NUC? Last year, I was completely clueless about where to buy bees or how to go about it. A friend recommended a nearby feed store that offered bee packages, so I decided to give it a try. Since then, I’ve expanded my knowledge about bees, including...
by goldenmarket | Dec 8, 2025 | Beekeeping, Blog
Dead Bees As a rookie beekeeper braving my very first winter with a hive, I’m basically on a crash course in bee survival. So far, we’ve had a couple of bone-chilling cold snaps, and each time I’ve found dead bees at the entrance, which really tugs at my...
by goldenmarket | Nov 23, 2025 | Beekeeping, Blog
Top Entrance So, rumor had it that the bees would either keep the second entrance like it was the hottest club in town or shut it down faster than a bad DJ. Curious about their latest entrance choice, I swung by today to peek at the new top entrance. Turns out, the...
by goldenmarket | Nov 20, 2025 | Beekeeping, Blog
Mouse Guard For nearly a year, I’ve been on a mission to find the perfect mouse guard entrance for my hive. I bought one online, but it didn’t quite tickle my fancy. I mean, who thought it was a good idea for bees to scale Mount Everest to get in and out? Then I...
by goldenmarket | Nov 12, 2025 | Beekeeping, Blog
Candy Board & Quilt Box In the frosty wonderland of Colorado, I’ve been advised that my bees need two special treats for winter survival: a candy board and a quilt box. Think of it as a cozy winter retreat for them! The candy board is like their personal...
