Blog

Showing 82 - 90

8-Frame vs. 10-Frame Beehives: Which To Choose
10 Frame Hives 8 Frame Hives Apiary Beekeeping Bees Hive Bodies Hives Honey Bees

8-Frame vs. 10-Frame Beehives: Which To Choose

Modern beekeepers have the luxury of choice. There are various kinds of hives and equipment to choose from, each with its own perks and benefits. One of the decisions you’ll need to make for your hive is whether to…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
3 Reasons To Use A Beehive Stand
Apiary Beekeeping Bees Hive Stands Honey Bees

3 Reasons To Use A Beehive Stand

Picture an apiary. Are the hives on the ground or sitting a foot or so above it? As with many aspects of beekeeping, using a hive stand is a matter of personal preference. Some beekeepers never place a hive without setti…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
What Happens Your Bees Don't Overwinter

What Happens Your Bees Don't Overwinter

“It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” – Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft Corporation, Philanthropist, Humanitarian Let me start out by apologizing for the blog silence…
5 years ago
Starting Beekeeping (for the Third Time)

Starting Beekeeping (for the Third Time)

“But I always say, one’s a company, two’s a crowd, and three’s a party.” –Andy Warhol, American Artist After breaking the sad news in my last post that I lost both my hives during the brutal winter, I vowed to get back …
5 years ago
How To Save The Bees Without Becoming A Beekeeper
Beekeepers Beekeeping Bees Garden Honey Bees Pollinators

How To Save The Bees Without Becoming A Beekeeper

There are many reasons to be a honey bee enthusiast! From their fascinating behavior to the invaluable work they do, honey bees are worthy of admiration. However, not everyone has the chance to commit to a life of …
Mann Lake 5 years ago
How To Overcome The Fear Of Stings When Beekeeping
Bee Stings Beekeeping Bees Honey Bees Stings

How To Overcome The Fear Of Stings When Beekeeping

A few factors of running an apiary might give potential beekeepers a pause. Where will you keep your hives? How will you sell honey at the end of the season? Even if you have all the details figured out, you might still …
Mann Lake 5 years ago
How To Identify Different Types of Bees
Beekeeping Bees Bumble Bee Carpenter Bee Honey Bees Western Honey Bee

How To Identify Different Types of Bees

Imagine this: You’re walking through your garden when you hear a gentle buzz. You carefully kneel to inspect the flowers closely. On top of the colorful petals of one plant is a fuzzy black-and-yellow insect covered in p…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
Tips For Painting Hives The Right Way
Apiary Beehives Beekeeping Hives Paint Painted Hives

Tips For Painting Hives The Right Way

Is painting on your beekeeping to-do list? While painting your hives isn’t essential, it’s still a worthwhile project that can benefit the look, feel, and functionality of your apiary. After all, your honey bees also des…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
How To Order Honey Bees Online - What You Should Know
Apiary Beehive Beekeeper Beekeeping Bees Honey Bees Nucs Package Bees Queen Bees Queens

How To Order Honey Bees Online - What You Should Know

Have you ever wondered how beekeepers get their bees? There are several ways to fill your apiary, but many beekeepers choose to buy their honey bees online. Like the rest of the world of online shopping, this method of a…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
!