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’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
There has been a lot of buzz about the recent colony losses. Backyard beekeepers normally lose around 50% of their colones each year-the main reason
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.
Seasonal Beekeeping: Moving into Fall & Winter – IN-PERSON CLASS Beekeepers! Have you been asking yourself what the heck should I do in the Fall