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April 15, 2014

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Catching the Honeybee Swarm

In the last year and a half, we have captured 10 swarms. Capturing a swarm is an excellent way to start keeping bees. It’s not as difficult as it may sound and from my experience, not as dangerous as one might think. Within the last 3 days, I have captured two swarms.  It doesn’t require […]

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April 8, 2013

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Confessions of a Beginning Beekeeper

Recently we switched from the Langstroth hive beekeeping method to the top bar hive. One of the reasons I like the top bar is that it is more in keeping with a natural bee hive. The natural design is best for their survival by helping them fight off predators. You will get more honey with […]