Adventures of a Backyard Beekeeper

There are many steps that need to be taken before your bees arrive. Will you get a package or a nuc? What size will you run your boxes? Do you need to register your apiary? Do you really need a bear fence?! Learn more.

Hive inspections are incredibly important for preserving and monitoring the health of your hive. It also is a time when you can see a lot of interesting behavior. It can be oodles of fun! Learn more.

Your first honey harvest can be one of the most exciting points of your beekeeping career (and sticky)... meaning it's important to do it right! Learn more.

Varroa Mites are the most real threat to our fragile (but simultaneously strong) honey bees. It is crucial for apiarists to understand their presence and threat to our bee buddies. Learn more.

Connecting with your fellow local beekeepers can completely change the game. Learn more about this oppurtunity here! Learn more.