Woodcarving, Beekeeping, and Country Life

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 . . . → Read More: Beekeeping – Hives are ready

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. I figure there are many others out there who will be interested in installing their own fence so I am going to document my adventure. Continue reading Beekeeping – Installing an Electric Fence – Part 1

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 containers. Almost anything can be converted into a top bar hive as long as it can be weather proofed and a good entrance can be provided. Continue reading Beekeeping – What is a Top Bar Hive?

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. Continue reading Beekeeping – Top Bar Hives