Tag: Beekeeping

In our second year on the homestead, the progress we have made from last year is evident. We have not realized its full potential, but we are underway.

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.

We got warm weather, but there was no sun, just rain and more rain. As soon as it clears up and warms up, we're going to kill some varroa mites.

There is always some outside work waiting to be done. Why not do it when the weather is warm and the sun is shining?

I've owned shotguns for decades and shot thousands of rounds, but I've never used it on the homestead like this before.