Understanding Bee Swarming: Why & How

Swarming is a natural part of the developmental cycle of a honey bee colony, involving a large group of bees leaving the original hive to form a new colony. This behavior is both fascinating and crucial for the survival and propagation of bee species….

Spring Garden Plans In Process

It’s that time again and spring will be here before you know it. Time to start thinking about our garden! We are starting plans for our summer garden keeping the bees and our needs in mind. If you have an interest in beekeeping then…

Beekeeping 101: In New England

Last year, my bees were highly productive … a bit angry and aggressive, but they produced some awesome honey! This was my 2nd year of beekeeping … my 1st year, my bees absconded … they ALL left the hive. It was VERY disappointing  but…

The Queen Is Free!

This is my 2nd year keeping bees. Last year, midway through the year, my bees absconded (they all simply left) and I was left with a bare hive. It was VERY disappointing but lessons learned and on a positive note they created a good…

Bees!

Spring is here and with that comes the flowers and the bees! Our honey bees will be here April 17th! In the meantime, the bees are starting to buzz around the yard. This afternoon I went out into the yard and there were little…