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Beekeeping – Getting Kicked, Getting Back Up
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Beekeeping – Getting Kicked, Getting Back Up

"Time flies like an arrow - but fruit flies like a banana."–Terry Wogan, Television & Radio BroadcasterIt seems like only yesterday when I donned my beekeeping gear for the first time. Four years later, I still feel that…
Mann Lake 4 years ago
How To Recognize A Summer Nectar Dearth

How To Recognize A Summer Nectar Dearth

Honey bees spend their spring and summer collecting nectar and bringing it back to the hive to make honey. Much of the colony’s work revolves around the nectar it gathers, making nectar an invaluable resource. What happe…
Mann lake 4 years ago
8-Frame vs. 10-Frame Beehives: Which To Choose
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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 use 8…
Mann Lake 4 years ago
Diagnosing and Treating Nosema in Honey Bees
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Diagnosing and Treating Nosema in Honey Bees

As a beekeeper, it’s important to learn as much as you can about the threats that put your bees at risk. Infected honey bees can be extremely damaging to the hive, no matter the season or climate.In this post, we’ll disc…
Mann Lake 4 years ago
8 Reasons Why Beekeeping Is Becoming More Popular
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8 Reasons Why Beekeeping Is Becoming More Popular

.What’s all the buzz about beekeeping? These days, you can find a thriving apiary anywhere you go: on farms, in suburban gardens, and even on city rooftops. Of course, humans have kept bees for thousands of years, but wh…
Mann Lake 4 years ago
3 Reasons To Use A Beehive Stand
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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 4 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…
4 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 …
4 years ago
How To Identify Different Types of Bees
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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 4 years ago