Bee yard

Happenings in the Bee Yard Finished Bee Yard with Hives and Nuc Before we start talking about setting up a bee yard and the hives that will house your colonies, I have news to share from my Bee Yard. This week I was vacationing on the Isle of Palms just…

How to help save the bees and create a bee friendly yard for honey bees, bumble bees and native bees without spending a ton of money.

Help your local bees and pollinators with this easy bee bath watering station, all while adding a modern focal point to your yard.

Critical decisions when setting up your bee yard.

Not many people are aware that bees drink water. They also need water to keep their hive cool and humid. Here’s how to make a bee waterer for your garden.

Everyone can create a bee hotel to help bees and other pollinators! Here are 27 incredible bee hotels of all sizes for inspiration.

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Don't want to spend a ton of money on getting bees? I can tell you how to get free bees! I let you in on a secret- it's swarms!

It’s the end of our third season using a bee shed, and the end of the first season using the ‘new and improved’ bee shed mark 2. What’s worked and what hasn’t? Why keep bees in a shed at all? A bee hive provides a secure and weatherproof container to protect the colony {{1}}. Why then keep bee hives inside a building, like the bee shed? Moving in day … Beekeeping, of necessity, involves regular inspections at 7-10 day intervals throughout the main part of the season. These inspections

With the arrival of our packaged bees scheduled for April 16th, it was time to get into gear and construct a hive stand. Getting the hives off of the ground is helpful in several ways. One, it provides better ventilation, and it also helps save your back when working the hives. It looks good too, which is a plus if you are going to have hives in your backyard! I built the hive stand using treated lumber, and it should provide years of low maintenance service. Here is the area after the sod…

If your hive has a solid bottom board, tip it slightly forward to allow the water to drain. Making a simple hive shelter will also help keep your bees dry.

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

Backyard Bees in the 'burbs: What do you need to know when thinking about keeping bees in your backyard? This is a basic overview of things to consider. - Think about it - Learn about it - Decide - Invest in equipment - Install bees - Nurture bees - Harvest honey - Learn more!

Bee-friendly gardens are easy to create, and look amazing too! Learn how to create a healthy and safe environment for bees in your yard.

Learn which are the best plants to attract bees to your garden.

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My bee dish is always filled with happily buzzing bees getting a drink. Bees are so so important, so everything you can do to improve their lives is one step to saving the planet. 1/3 of all crops require bees, so we need to do our part!Many of the plantings in my yard are done because they make bees happy and happy bees make the world function! I'll share more about those plantings in future posts. Bees need to drink water although if they land in a pond or puddle it's not safe! This bee fe

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Deciding where to put a beehive is one of the most important decisions a new beekeeper needs to make. Will it be a good spot for the beekeeper, the neighbors, and for the bees? Whether you are city beekeeping or keeping bees in your backyard the location for your bees is am important one. You want the best beehive placement.