Lighting your bee smoker is an important part of beekeeping, as it helps to calm the bees and make them less aggressive when working with the hive. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to light a bee smoker: Lighting a bee smoker is a simple process that requires only a few basic materials and tools. […]
January is when our queen bees are laying the foundations of the new season by winding the brood nest back up. While she’s busy inside the cluster, there is plenty for the beekeeper to do in preparation for the upcoming season. Inspecting Your Hive(s) Just because it’s cold does not mean we can turn a […]
If you’re interested in keeping a honey bee hive in the spring, there are several pieces of equipment, tools, and supplies you’ll need to get started. Here’s a quick guide on how to gather the necessary items to get your hive up and running: Hive Equipment Start by purchasing a beehive kit. There are many […]
Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby that allows you to care for bees, produce honey, and support local ecosystems. However, it’s important for new beekeepers to understand and consider several key aspects of this hobby. First and foremost, safety is a crucial aspect of beekeeping. Bees can sting, and some people may be allergic […]
Did you know that bee populations are declining around the world at an alarming rate? There are many reasons for this, but it’s something we should all be concerned about. Bees play a vital role in our ecosystem as pollinators, and they are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat. […]
As part of my Master Beekeeping Certification I had to give a presentation on a topic of my choice. I chose ‘The Power of Citizen Science in Bee Research’ and presented my talk live-streamed on July 6th, 2020. You can watch the presentation as well as review my slides below. Recorded Live Presentation Slide Deck […]
This is the year that I become a citizen scientist and contribute to a project in beekeeping. If you’ve never heard the term Citizen Science, Wikipedia has a good definition… “Citizen science (CS; also known as community science, crowd science, crowd-sourced science, civic science, volunteer monitoring, or online citizen science) is scientific research conducted, in […]
Beekeeping can be an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable hobby, but it’s something that needs to be taken seriously, with a willingness to continue to learn and the ability to keep an open mind. Beekeeping techniques and methods evolve as much as the surrounding environment so any beekeeper must be willing to adapt in order to […]
I’ll be teaching lots of classes this year for my apiary, Astor Apiaries, as well as for my friends at Green-Wood Cemetery. Right now I have some ‘Intro to Beekeeping’ classes on the calendar as well as a ‘Beginner’s Beekeeping Course’ set for the spring. You can find the latest info on these and more […]
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