Urban beekeeper in Chattanooga, Tennessee
In the heart of Southern Appalachia, Melissa, a new urban beekeeper, has discovered a profound passion for beekeeping. Despite being new to the practice, the
Notes From the Bee Yard: First of all-it is H O T ! June was the start of temps being almost unbearable. There was a
One of the core things I teach new beekeepers is learning how to keep bees for every season. Aligning our lifestyle with the natural rythmns
Well, Summer is here (ew) and it’s time to do what I do every Summer and that is-hot hybernate. Yes I made that up. That’s
It’s Pollinator Week and I wanted to take some time to share what we can all do to help our pollinators! Backyard gardens are critical
It’s swarm season! In our area it can start in April (sometimes the end of March) and continue until May or June. So far I’ve
May was an adventure! Another beekeeper and I visited my friend Joe’s apiary to learn about grafting queens. My observation hive is doing well and
Please check out my interview with Food As A Verb! David wrote the most beautiful words and Sarah took the most wonderful photos! It’s truly
As a dedicated beekeeper, swarm season brings both excitement and responsibility. It’s a time when your bees may decide to expand their colony by forming
Honeybee nutrition is complex and varies both seasonally and regionally. Nutritional needs are diverse, and vary depending on the stage of growth and development for
