The decision to buy a bee colony is one of the most exciting steps for any new beekeeper. But let’s be honest, it can also feel confusing. You hear…
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The harvest is done, and your pantry is glowing with jars of pure, golden honey. You’ve put in the work, and now you have a quality product that…
Honeybee Sales: A Beekeeper’s Guide to Selling Local Honey Read More »
When you start looking at beehives for sale, the options can feel overwhelming. Langstroth, Top Bar, 8-frame, 10-frame—it’s a lot to sort…
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October is a crucial month for beekeepers in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s some suggestions for what you should be doing right now to help your colonies get through winter strong: — 🐝 1. Assess Colony Strength Goal: Each hive should have a large cluster of healthy bees and a laying queen. Check: There should be
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🐝🐝🐝 Les’s Bees Newsletter – Preparing Hives for Winter in the Pacific Northwest 🐝🐝🐝 August/September Edition Hello friends, It’s been a while, eh? I failed in my plan for a monthly newsletter… again (Big Sigh). BUT, on the positive side, I was able to answer lots of good questions from many of you through
