Backyard Beekeeping

If you've been thinking about getting started in beekeeping, you're in good company. The number of hobby beekeepers is growing in the United States, both in rural and city settings. Here are 14 backyard beekeeping tips to help you get started.

Chickens and Bees Together? Beekeeping is beginning to buzz and I am finding that many folks who keep chickens are beginning to consider keeping bees. Can chickens and bees go together? https://loom.ly/YZwILVA

Keeping bees isn’t free and so I’m often asked, “What is the cost of beekeeping? If I’m looking to start a honey bee farm, what is the expected initial investment?” Let’s find out together!

Owning bees: 7 things to consider and two things you need adequate of before owning bees. Here is the "class schedule" for beekeepers.

How does one become a beekeeper? There are many ways to start beekeeping, however, by taking certain steps ahead of time you'll maximize your success, save money, and have more fun!

Backyard beekeeping for beginners. An essential part of keeping bees is knowing the best spot for hive placement. Learn where beehive should be placed and what direction they should face for the healthiest bee colony.

In this series, backyard beekeeping for beginners, I hope to share some important things to think about before beginning the journey of keeping bees.

Are you ready to be a backyard beekeeper? Find out what you will wish you had known before owning bees. Bee buzzing around a flower!

I've used the Flow Hive for three years. Some say the Flow Hive is gimmicky, expensive, and unnecessarily adding to the cost of beekeeping. I disagree. Here's why.

Bees in Winter: Do you have really cold, wet winters? Then consider making a candy board, moisture quilt and wrapping your hive with insulation!