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Winter thaws stir a promise of spring. On mild days, honeybees venture out to clear their bodies and reposition for food. Beekeepers rejoice at signs of life, but the most dangerous weeks still lie ahead, as brood rearing begins and precious winter stores are slowly depleted...

Spring isn’t just about blossoms—it’s swarm season, when honeybee colonies release their own kind of bouquet: pheromones. These powerful chemical signals guide everything from foraging to reproduction, playing a vital role in hive communication and queen succession. Learn how these invisible cues shape colony life and what beekeepers can observe during this dynamic season.

The stretch of winter without bees can feel interminable. We have readied our colonies for the long lean months of cold, and left them...

Summer is winding down and Fall is fast approaching - time to assess the strength of our hives, control varroa, and position bees for...

Spring is here - time to swap out old comb, protect your hives against robbing, set new goals, and improve your apiary...

Winter is upon us - check on your bees! Make sure they've got enough food for this mid-February thaw, when brood-rearing begins and they...

Summer beekeeping tasks, the power of sunlight, feeding with "bee tea", hive inspection, and more from guest writer Grai St. Clair Rice

As part of our mission to provide a common forum for beekeepers to share information and ideas, here is the first edition of our new...