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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
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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
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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
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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
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Seasonal Beekeeping: Moving into Fall & Winter – IN-PERSON CLASS Beekeepers! Have you been asking yourself what the heck should I do in the Fall
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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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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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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!
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Honeybee colonies are a beautiful and essential part of our natural environment. The play a crucial role in pollinating crops and sustaining biodiversity. However, when
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