Whether you’re looking to increase the robustness of your garden or you’re harvesting the honey flow, when you’re dealing with thousands of bees, you have to pay attention. Bees are sophisticated. (One glance into the core of a nest and you can see the layers of organization and the strategy it takes to build it.) At the same time, however, with some planning and research, bees are also really manageable, and we can help you get started.   The amount of honey you can expect to get from your beehive is going to depend on many factors. In this video, we explain how factors like environment, hive health, and winter stores can determine the amount of honey you can get from a hive.    Video Transcription How Much Honey Can You Expect One of the great parts of beekeeping is honey, of course. And ever...

Whether you’re looking to increase the robustness of your garden or you’re harvesting the honey flow, when you’re dealing with thousands of bees, you have to pay attention. Bees are sophisticated. (One glance into the core of a nest and you can see the layers of organization and the strategy it takes to build it.) At the same time, however, with some planning and research, bees are also really manageable, and we can help you get started.   To get started in beekeeping you’ll need a hive, hive tool, smoker, frame grips, and protective clothing. In this video, we explain the tools and equipment you’ll need to get started, plus what they are used for and why they are necessary.    Video Transcription Equipment Needed For Beekeeping All right, another common question we get often is, "W...

Whether you’re looking to increase the robustness of your garden or you’re harvesting the honey flow, when you’re dealing with thousands of bees, you have to pay attention. Bees are sophisticated. (One glance into the core of a nest and you can see the layers of organization and the strategy it takes to build it.) At the same time, however, with some planning and research, bees are also really manageable, and we can help you get started.   The startup cost for going into beekeeping can vary, but keep in mind, once you spend the initial investment, you likely will not have to spend that again as you will already have the tools and equipment you need. In this video, we discuss the cost it takes to get started in beekeeping.    Video Transcription Basic Beekeeping Costs All right, let's break down...

This is one of the closest "full-service," starting bees resources you are going to find this year. From the best "bee" areas and brood boxes and supers to suits and smokers- this is it. Well- first you need a clean, well-lighted place to put your bees. Well-lighted is usually an indication of flowering plants necessary for bees who survive on pollen from those flowers. I guess well lighted is not a necessity- many plants and flowers grow in the shade. Your bees just need to have access to flowering plants the TYPES of flowering plants will effect your honey taste/color/bouquet, and that is awesome: fireweed honey, wheat honey, pine honey- if you are a veteran beekeeper, what are your favorite honey types? We've come across people who use GPS coordinates on their honey jars so they and their honey buyers will know EXACTLY...