Here’s our latest video on installing packages–IN THE BARN HIVE! Enjoy! The method is the same in other equipment too.
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Recommended Beekeeping Manual
I recently came across a new (to me) beekeeping manual put out by the University of Minnesota Extension Bee Lab. I am a long time admirer of Dr. Marla Spivak and her work on hygienic bees. I was delighted to find a beginning beekeeping manual put out by her lab and associates, Dr. Basil Furgala, […]
Bee Box Plans
DIY Bee Box Measurements Detailed measurements to build your own box, bottom board, frames, etc. A picture is worth 1,000 words in this case! Here is a detailed schematic of deep Langstroth bee box measurements. Hope this helps you handy men and women who want to build your own boxes. Zoom in for more details.
How to liquify crystalized honey
Tips about liquifying raw honey Most all honey will crystalize over time. Raw honey forms a looser crystal structure than heated honey. It reminds me of whipped honey, but more dense. (It is delicious to eat with a spoon!) Heated honey forms crystals which are sharper and more of what you think about when honey […]