I’m excited to share that I have officially completed the University of Montana’s Master Beekeeper program! It took me three years and I finally did
There has been a lot of buzz about the recent colony losses. Backyard beekeepers normally lose around 50% of their colones each year-the main reason
I am lucky to have hives in both an urban environment, and in the country. It’s been a great way for me to learn more
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