Raising bees

Learn what all beginner beekeepers need to know before they get bees. How to set up the apiary, where to buy bees, what beekeeping supplies are needed, and other beekeeping questions are answered in this article.

How does one become a beekeeper? There are many ways to start beekeeping, however, by taking certain steps ahead of time you'll maximize your success, save money, and have more fun!

Bees in Winter: Do you have really cold, wet winters? Then consider making a candy board, moisture quilt and wrapping your hive with insulation!

What do you do when your bees run away from home? You catch them. Here's how to catch a bee swarm for beginners.

Have you ever thought about ways that you can make yourself more self-sufficient? Well if you haven’t, then you definitely should. There are a number of

We'll discuss some of the best breeds of bees for beginners and help you choose the right breed for your beekeeping journey.

Plant herbs for pollinators and to improve honey to using herb cleaners in bee hives, we can use herbs for homestead apiaries. Here's how.

New beekeepers should also be knowledgeable about the reasons and methods for rearing queen bees. Knowing what is involved is half the battle won.

In this series, backyard beekeeping for beginners, I hope to share some important things to think about before beginning the journey of keeping bees.