Bees in backyard

Sun or shade for bees? Which is best? Beekeepers will likely opt for hives in full sun. But given a choice, honey bees will pick a home in the shade.

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

This post has ben updated with new information to Top 10 Ways to ReWild Your Garden, February 2025. Douglas Tallamy, world renowned and influential ecologist/etymologist, urges Ameri…

Owning bees: 7 things to consider and two things you need adequate of before owning bees. Here is the "class schedule" for beekeepers.

A smoker is an indispensable piece of equipment for the beekeeper. Here are some tips for the right bee smoker fuel (and the kind of fuel you should avoid!)

DIY Beehive

There are many steps gardeners can take to improve the habitat for bees. Here's how to attract them to your garden.

Do you want to be a beekeeper and looking for ideas or plans for langstroth, top-bar, or warre beehives? Here are 36 fee DIY beehive plans for you.

55 Gallon Top Bar Barrel Bee Hive: FPS combines my passion for hunting and wildlife conservation with the overall need for self sufficiency.