Beehive setup

Before my bee hive families arrived, I got busy preparing a home for them. First of all, I needed a sturdy stand to set the hives on.

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

Thinking of adding beehives to your backyard? Figuring out how to setup your apiary can be a challenge. Check out my apiary design for backyard beekeepers.

One of the most important things that you can do to ensure the success of your hives as well as your successes as a beekeeper is to ensure that you place

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.

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

A short video demonstrating how to set up a beehive for beginner beekeepers. by Anita Deeley at BeverlyBees.com This video features a 10 frame Langstroth hive and honey super. For a detailed description of the parts used to set up a beehive please read Parts Of A Beehive – A Beginner Beekeeper’s Guide. How To

It can be very confusing…

Learn how to store honey supers over Winter and protect the drawn comb your bees work so hard to make. Get a jump on next season.

And still more later flowers for the bees, Until they think warm days will never cease...