Beekeeping

The honey season is off to a slow start thanks to a cool and wet spring, but things are beginning to look up on the homestead.

A long day spent int he bee yard getting stung and splitting hives, but we're nor done yet as we expand to seven hives.

The bees look strong heading into the fall, but our mite check turned up some Varroa mites in one of our larger hives.

Bee season has peaked and the brood nests will get smaller and smaller. What you do now will determine if your bees make it through winter.

Monday's beehive inspection revealed some surprises, both good and bad. We've got supers on two hives and are making honey for our spring harvest.

Walmart continues to be well stocked and while prices are up, there are still good buys to be found for preppers

I started the year with two beehives that successfully overwintered. After splitting the hives, I now have five with a six on the way.

Finding and marking recently mated queens is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack, but we managed.

If a beehive swarms, the bees may be gone for good. It's a good idea to inspect your hives and take steps when you see signs of a swarm.

With my beekeeping reputation on the line, I was hoping for at least two of my three hives to make it through the winter.