Ah, the smoker. I love the sight of a lazy curl of smoke drifting out of a well-lit smoker. But if you’ve been keeping bees long, you’ve also experienced the utter frustration of a poorly lit, poorly working smoker going...
By - James Elam Every beekeeper was once a Newbee, just beginning the learning curve. The initial exposure is one of fun, excitement and fascination leading to intimidation, reluctance and finally the “Ah ha” moment of confidence. How does the...
Being a beekeeper can be very rewarding but along with the rewards come some safety hazards. The most common of these are allergic reactions, fire hazard, lifting hazard and exposure to some toxins. The two most important considerations to help...
Happy New Year Beekeepers! Its hard to believe…2022! I remember thinking 2000 sounded like a futuristic space movie from my childhood and that was 22 years ago! Come on… I know I’m not the only one!? Do you think beekeeping...
By: Chari Elam I know first hand the excitement you have! The feelings of giddy anticipation with overtones of trepidation! Taking the time to pre-plan a few key aspects can and WILL take a load off your worries. Where are you...