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
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
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
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!
Nature photography is an art that allows us to capture the beauty and majesty of the natural world. It’s a way to preserve a moment
When I started learning about beekeeping I had some unfortunate experiences that pushed me to grow beyond the hive. I unfortunately learned quite early about
I am often ask how to best support pollinators. I love this question and I decided to write this blog to help educate folks about