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:
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
It’s swarm season in Chattanooga, TN! Swarm season started mid-March this year and despite the incessant rain, myself and other beekeepers are still getting swarm
I get a lot of questions about the best way to paint a beehive. New beekeepers are concerned about bothering bees or contaminating hives with
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
I’m a bad beekeeper in the Summer. July. Was. Hot. Some days had a “feels like’ of 110. It was HARD to go outside, ya’ll.