Urban beekeeper in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Introduction: European foulbrood (EFB) is one of the most common bacterial brood diseases found in honey bee colonies, especially during the spring buildup season. While
Seeing a swarm of bees or bees living in your walls? Learn the difference between a temporary swarm and an established colony — and when to call a local beekeeper for safe removal.
Beekeeping is often romanticized—golden honey, buzzing gardens, and a more mindful way of life. But the truth? Keeping bees alive, especially through winter, takes more
Every spring in Chattanooga, I start getting the same urgent calls:“Bees are flying around the door where my kids play—what do I do?”“There are bees
Every spring, honeybee swarms start appearing in neighborhoods, trees, fences, and even mailboxes. For many people, the first instinct is to search online for “who
As winter fades and warm spring days arrive in Chattanooga, Tennessee, local beekeepers begin preparing for one of the most exciting times of the year:
This colony of honeybees made themselves a new home inside this owl box. The “owl box” bees are one of my favorite memories as a
I will be teaching three Intro to Beekeeping classes this year at The Chattery. You will register on their site. All three Intro to Beekeeping
A Major Milestone: My Feral Bee Study Is Now Published! I’m excited to announce that my urban feral bee research—a project I’ve worked on for
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
