Beekeeping

The honey is rolling into the homestead! As we prepare for our largest harvest yet, we take our new extractor for a spin.

A fellow beekeeper raises her own queens and has extra mated queens. She asked me if I needed any. Since I had two under-performing...

We are gearing up to produce more eggs and honey for our use and for sale. Its an important part of our self-sufficiency.

The first part of the honey harvest is in and being bottled, but there will be one or two more this year as honey remains on the hives.

Rural life isn't easy, but it can be interesting and challenging. This weekend proves the point, from contaminated water to animal rescues.

The lack of rain is affecting humans, honeybees, and plants, but some relief may lie on the horizon, at least in the Appalachians.

Pete discusses the skills every new beekeepers should have, from overcoming the fear of being stung to learning to read a frame.

Losing a swarm is a lost investment, but these bees are paying for themselves in more ways than one as the hives multiply.

Despite the calendar claiming it arrived two weeks ago, spring is finally here, and the bees and butterflies are thrilled.

Tips and a budget for starting bees at home in the city or on the homestead. Plus, why bees are great for preppers.