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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How long have you/your family/ancestors lived in Appalachia? I was raised on a 20 acre horse farm in a quiet country town in Loudoun County,
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Let’s talk about honeybee swarms! In Chattanooga, Tennessee, honeybee swarms start occuring in March. Collecting a swarm is one of the best things about beekeeping!
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