This is my second year keeping bees. I am pretty sure last winter was too wet and too cold for my hives and the girls froze. They had plenty of frames full of honey, but their winter cluster seemed small and separated. This winter has been cold but less wet, which seems to be working… Continue reading Winter Hives: Take 2

After my first loss, I decided it was a good idea to attend a local beekeeping class. One Saturday each month from March to June, I joined other new beekeepers to learn the ABC's of beekeeping. The class concluded with a "Hive Dive" where we got to partner with experienced beekeepers to learn tricks of… Continue reading New Bee-ginnings