Lighting the Smoker

Lighting the Smoker

Lighting the Smoker The smoker is probably what I was most anxious about beekeeping. However, I discovered that using it isn’t as difficult as I had anticipated.  It’s highly unlikely that I’ll ever need it, but just in case the first thing I do each...
BeeCam

BeeCam

BeeCam I love being able to keep an eye on the hive so I set up a BeeCam.  It helps me monitor hive activity and is the water bath is getting low.  Fortunately the hive is close enough to have decent wifi...
Bee Package Pickup

Bee Package Pickup

Bee Package Pickup Today I picked up my bee package from a local feed company, Wardle Feed.  I was a little nervous of the hole process since it was my first go around picking up a package.  It was extremely easy. They had a be expert on-site to confirm all the queens...
Moving Beehive Stand

Moving Beehive Stand

Moving Beehive Stand Over the last week, I dedicated myself to absorbing as much information as possible about beekeeping. Luckily, I discovered just in time that it’s essential to allow ample space behind the beehive for inspections. Initially, I had planned to...
Beekeeping Course Reviews

Beekeeping Course Reviews

Beekeeping Course Reviews For the past few years, I’ve been interested in becoming a beekeeper and have attempted to educate myself on the subject. However, I often found myself distracted by other commitments, which hindered my progress. This spring, as the...
Building Beehive Stand

Building Beehive Stand

Building Beehive Stand For many years, I’ve dreamed of beekeeping, and this summer marks the beginning of that journey. A few years back, I bought a bee hive, but it has just been sitting unused in my garage. However, I finally took action and ordered my first...