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Thinking About Keeping Bees? Part 1: Costs, Time & Intangibles

Thinking About Keeping Bees? Part 1: Costs, Time & Intangibles

This is part one in a 3-part series in which we look at things to consider when starting to keep bees. So, you’re thinking about keeping bees. That’s great! We think the world would be better off if practical…
Mann Lake 9 years ago
5 Tips On Finding The Queen
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5 Tips On Finding The Queen

We’ve asked beekeepers what they wished they had known when they started beekeeping and one of the more common answers we heard was, “I wish I’d known how to find the queen.”That is something that most beekeepers wish in…
Mann Lake 9 years ago
Drone Comb for Mite Minimization

Drone Comb for Mite Minimization

A senior beekeeper at Field Day one year told me that in this era of beekeeping, all colonies have mites. The problem is what happens when the mite population gets out of control.I scoffed. Convinced I couldn’t possibly …
Mann Lake 9 years ago
Getting Bees Ready for Winter in The Northeast

Getting Bees Ready for Winter in The Northeast

Jack Frost is telling us that the growing season is over and we must prepare the hives for winter. Hopefully we have left enough honey and pollen to carry the bees through the winter until the dandelions bloom next sprin…
Mann Lake 9 years ago
Clean-up of Hives That Didn't Survive

Clean-up of Hives That Didn't Survive

Bees die. But spring is the season of renewal. Finding a dead hive is discouraging, but please don’t give up. Bees need us. So what do you do with “dead-outs” as they’re commonly called? Dealing w…
9 years ago
Hive Colors & Bears

Hive Colors & Bears

By Charlotte HubbardRecently, as I put paint on my hands, jeans, shoes, dog and oh, occasionally a hive body, I thought of a question “newbees” often ask, “How do you decide what color to paint your hives?” After I answe…
Charlotte Hubbard 9 years ago
How To Make Beeswax Candles
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How To Make Beeswax Candles

After honey, the next most common byproduct of the beehive is beeswax. Beeswax candles made from 100% pure beeswax are of the highest quality. These candles burn longer, emit a natural honey aroma, and make perfect gifts…
Virginia Webb, Master Beekeeper 9 years ago
One Thing Two Experts Wish Newbees Knew

One Thing Two Experts Wish Newbees Knew

By Camilla BeeOn the eve before Kelley’s Field Day back in 2012, I had the privilege of hanging outside the hive with Michael Bush. For any newbees unfamiliar with his name, he’s one of the leading voices for natural, pr…
Camilla Bee 9 years ago
How To Extract Honey - For Newbees
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How To Extract Honey - For Newbees

When it comes to beekeeping, many new beekeepers have questions, specifically about honey. One question we hear most is, “When will I get honey, and what do I need to extract it from the hive?” Usually, you w…
Mann Lake 9 years ago
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