Bee set up

Happenings in the Bee Yard Finished Bee Yard with Hives and Nuc Before we start talking about setting up a bee yard and the hives that will house your colonies, I have news to share from my Bee Yard. This week I was vacationing on the Isle of Palms just…

Critical decisions when setting up your bee yard.

If your hive has a solid bottom board, tip it slightly forward to allow the water to drain. Making a simple hive shelter will also help keep your bees dry.

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My bee dish is always filled with happily buzzing bees getting a drink. Bees are so so important, so everything you can do to improve their lives is one step to saving the planet. 1/3 of all crops require bees, so we need to do our part!Many of the plantings in my yard are done because they make bees happy and happy bees make the world function! I'll share more about those plantings in future posts. Bees need to drink water although if they land in a pond or puddle it's not safe! This bee fe

Deciding where to put a beehive is one of the most important decisions a new beekeeper needs to make. Will it be a good spot for the beekeeper, the neighbors, and for the bees? Whether you are city beekeeping or keeping bees in your backyard the location for your bees is am important one. You want the best beehive placement.

6 easy ways to create a bee watering station and keep the hive alive

Bees will adapt wherever you place your hive. Increase their productivity by putting them in an ideal location. Sun, water, protection from rain and wind.

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DIY Bee Bath & Why You Need One Bees play a vital role in our ecosystem by pollinating plants, which helps to produce fruits, vegetables, and other crops. However, bee populations are declining worldwide due

Beekeeping is an integral part of the homesteading journey. Consequently, there are many benefits to the beekeeper, the garden, and the bees themselves. And there is a lot of joy in having bees in your

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https://vimeo.com/569512038/1a290a6680 Bees are essential to keep our ecosystem running as we know it, these master pollinators play a huge role in supporting the growth of trees, flowers, and other plants that serve as food + shelter for all living beings. They contribute to complex, interconnected ecosystems that allow a diverse number of different species to

One of the most important things that you can do to ensure the success of your hives as well as your successes as a beekeeper is to ensure that you place

It’s the end of our third season using a bee shed, and the end of the first season using the ‘new and improved’ bee shed mark 2. What’s worked and what hasn’t? Why keep bees in a shed at all? A bee hive provides a secure and weatherproof container to protect the colony {{1}}. Why then keep bee hives inside a building, like the bee shed? Moving in day … Beekeeping, of necessity, involves regular inspections at 7-10 day intervals throughout the main part of the season. These inspections