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First Hive Inspection of 2018: Will the Bees Starve?

We finally have a day that is warm enough to go into the hives. It has been raining for days and days, and finding a time where the weather was right was a challenge. We ended up with a little … Continue reading

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Beginning Beekeeping Part Four: Open Feeding

Part four of our beginning beekeeping series focuses on open feeding. When you get that package of bees, or when the bees are coming out of winter, they are going to be out scouring for food. Open feeding is an … Continue reading

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Beginning Beekeeping: Part Three- Bee Suit Review

You will see many beekeepers who tend bees without the use of a suit. At times, I do the same, but there will also be times when you want a suit. When you get one, this is one area where … Continue reading

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Beginning Beekeeping: Part Two- Hive Components

Part two of the beginning beekeeping series. Once you figure out if you have a good spot to put hives, it’s time to figure out what you actually need.

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Tasco 6MP Trail Game Camera Set Up and Review

These little guys are $25 a piece at Wal Mart. I’ve needed new game cameras for some time, and my wife and daughter got me these for my birthday this year. I have to say, I’m impressed. For $25 I … Continue reading

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Pallet Project: Pig / Hog House

Pork Chop has been here for a bit, and it’s high time he got his own place. We go back to the old standby building material, pallets. This one is pretty quick and easy, assuming you have just a bit … Continue reading

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Gifts for Beekeepers and Homesteaders

It is that time of year. The time when so many people are struggling to come up with gift ideas for that special someone. Some people are easy to buy for, while others are rather difficult. If you have a … Continue reading

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Honey Bee Forage: Propagating Fruit Trees

Bees need food. In an effort to increase the size of our orchard, as well as increase the spring forage for our honey bees, we are giving a go at propagating fruit trees this fall.

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Product Review: Husqvarna 450 Rancher Chainsaw

I’ve had this saw for a few years. I do tend to baby it a bit, in that I try to wipe it down and keep it looking new every now and then. I generally use it for cutting firewood … Continue reading

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Oxalic Acid Varroa Mite Treatment

I have gone back and forth on treating bees for mites. Part of me says not to treat, because bees don’t get treated in nature. The other part says to treat, since bees die off when in managed hives. I … Continue reading

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