Finally found the time to get my hives done. I’ve had plenty of time to read, study, and ask questions on the forums so I feel really good about my setup.

I wanted the hives to be something besides white. I also want my girls to have ownership in the project so I let them loose […]

Posted on April 28th, 2008 by John
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This is my first year as a beekeeper. Actually, I don’t even have bees yet. However, I believe in ‘prior proper planning’ so I have undertaken a study of my area and have determined that I will need protection against the black bear. I’ve looked at several methods and have decided on an electric fence. […]

Posted on March 3rd, 2008 by John
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Top bar hives (TBH) are of a totally different design than traditional Langstroth beehives. They have been traditionally used where resources are limited but have become increasingly popular with hobby beekeepers. I believe they offer many advantages to beginners.
Simple Design
The hive design is very simple. Many people have used drawers, crates, and even old cylindrical […]

Posted on February 20th, 2008 by John
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In this journey of finding the right beekeeping equipment I had finally decided on 8-frame medium supers. Everything looked very logical but price was an issue. Hives alone would be $250.00 with bees and other items running up to a total of $500.00.

Posted on February 15th, 2008 by John
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