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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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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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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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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
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It’s hot in Chattanooga! This summer has seen temps in the 100’s and they are still in the 90’s. If I’m being honest I feel
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Guys, my photo was chosen to be on the cover of Backyard Beekeeping Spring 2023! I wasn’t expecting it at all and I didn’t send
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I am grateful to Bethany Shaw for the lovely photos. You can find her at on her WEBSITE or find her on Instagram
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Becoming a beekeeper has been one of the most rewarding and difficult things I’ve ever done! Beekeeping is rewarding but it also has its challenges.
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Apparently I had a wax moth incubator in my kitchen the past three weeks that I was unaware of. I’d placed two empty frames in
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