Your Beehive

There are many beehive designs available, all aiming to provide what you and your bees need... but which one is most popular, and why?

Keep yourself and your bees safe and stress-free by knowing what steps to take when mowing near your beehives.

Beekeepers should be sure they know what signs indicate it's time to feed a honeybee colony, especially newbies starting their first season.

Before setting up your beehives out in the bee yard, there are a few important considerations to keep in mind.

In a bee yard location, honeybees need a few basic things in order to thrive and not just survive.

The focal point of the Langstroth are the boxes in which your bees will live. This Product Guide looks at the options available when purchasing...

In some extreme scenarios, man-made beehives may not be able to retain the level of heat needed to keep bees safe.

Candy boards are a preferred method of providing supplemental food for bees, especially in the winter months.

The timeline you'll officially start your beekeeping hobby depends on a few factors, read more inside to help ensure a successful start! 

A nucleus colony, packaged bees, catching a swarm; learn what your options are and what will work best for your season as a beekeeper.

Learn to feed your honeybees effectively, ensuring their health and productivity. It's crucial to understand best practices for nourishing your hive.

Let's discuss the ash content in sugar and what it means for feeding your bees.

If you decide that your honeybee colony could benefit from extra feed, the next step is choosing the right type. Selecting the appropriate feed and...

Learn to feed your honeybee colonies for optimal health and productivity. Understand when it's necessary to support your bees throughout the seasons.

One of the most exciting steps for any beekeeper is installing a new honeybee colony into their beehive. It can, though, be a worrying time as...

With a knowledge of the honeybee, our decisions about the homes we give them are all important. We look at how to prepare your hives,...

New beekeepers starting their beehives this spring are quite rightly focused on their equipment and having it ready for the day they bring their new...

Beekeeping requires research, patience, and proper equipment. Key protective gear includes bee suits, gloves, veils, and ankle protection. Essential tools include smokers, uncapping knives, hive...

One is just fine. Right...?Beekeeping isn't the most expensive of hobbies. But no-one would claim that some of the equipment and tools necessary won't cost...

With a single hive, we lose many options as beekeepersOne question all beginner beekeepers face is just how many hives they should install when starting...

Beekeeping requires a few specialized, multi-purpose tools for inspections and tasks. A beekeeper's toolkit doesn’t need to be extensive or costly, but we do need...

Freezing honey frames is a useful option for the beekeeperAfter the beekeeper extracted honey from supers, the work isn’t quite done yet. The beekeeper will...

Learn how to mark your queen bee effectively to ensure a healthy hive. Discover tips and techniques for getting the job done.

Bees in the wild make good use of whatever entrances to a space they can find. In the managed environment of our own beehives, however,...

Cell size in natureBees don't create a cells of a single, pre-determined size as they make their honeycomb. They make them according to their needs....

Once you have a hive, you may be tempted simply to set where it's the most convenient for you and your property, but there are...

Let's face it - we humans generally love summer! Gone are the chilly days of winter and spring and, instead, we look forward to balmy...

IntroductionWith the hive set to go and all appropriate gear purchased and waiting, it’s now time to buy bees and install them in the hive....

Learn how to create and support the ideal environment for your bees to thrive in your location.

One Hive, Two Hives . . .When I decided that I definitely wanted to become a beekeeper, I instantly started considering whether or not I...

The activity of bees and their lives are strongly influenced by the changing seasons. Each month brings about new changes in behavior to a beehive...

When to Start a Beehive So you’re ready to start your first hive! Congratulations! There’s a world of wonder awaiting you! And also a decent...

Not as difficult as you might imagineEstablishing a beehive is not as easy as capturing a few bees buzzing around your flower garden and expecting...

Stage 2 of the course, *Your Beehive*, covered beekeeping essentials: types of beehives (Langstroth, Warre, Top Bar, and Flow Hive), necessary equipment and protective clothing,...

Explore the ins and outs of feeding honeybees, exploring the benefits, methods, and controversies surrounding this essential beekeeping practice.

Did you know that there are two different types of bottom boards?New beekeepers may not be aware that there are many types of bottom boards...

You don't need all the beekeeping equipment seen online to succeed. However, basic, essential gear is required to get started. I'll share my recommendations and...

Walk through the first fourteen days of beekeeping along with us.

The result of 50 years of research, the Warre beehive is designed to mimic bees in nature as much as possible. We look at it's...

The top bar hive has emerged as a popular alternative to the Langstroth for people who are looking to avoid heavy lifting and/or enjoy a...

A look at the components of the Langstroth beehive and guidance on operational ​factors to keep your colony happy and healthy.

A handy checklist for a new beekeeper to keep track of preparation, setup, and the maintenance of their bee yard.

Moving a hive full of bees, comb, and honey is not an easy task and should not be undertaken lightly. In addition to the weight...

Sarah chose her hive, she decided where to locate it. Now it's time to obtain her bees. A package of bees or a swarm?

Sarah considers her beehive location - grade, environmental protections, flight directions and permanence.

The first of a three-part blog series, describing how Sarah decided on her choice of hive.