Editor’s note:This post was written during the site’s first beekeeping season and captures the anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the arrival of bees. It’s kept as a snapshot of that moment, not as guidance on timing or handling. After weeks of planning, delays, and second-guessing, the day finally arrived. Excitement was high, but conditions were far […]

Editor’s note:This post was written during the site’s first beekeeping season and reflects early expectations around timing, weather, and spring readiness. It’s kept as a snapshot of how unpredictable early-season beekeeping can be. At the time, it felt like everything was lined up—until it wasn’t. Spring had arrived on the calendar, but winter clearly hadn’t […]

Editor’s note:This post was written during the site’s earliest beekeeping season and reflects first-season thinking around forage and feeding. It’s kept as a record of early decisions and assumptions, not as a feeding or planting guide. Wildflower Aromatic Mix. Wildflower Pollinator Mix. Wildflower Butterfly and Songbird Mix. Wildflower Bouquet Mix. Wildflower Butterfly and Hummingbird Mix. […]

Editor’s note:This post was written during the site’s first beekeeping season and reflects early thinking around hive placement, forage, and preparation. It’s kept as a snapshot of how yard setup was approached in practice, not as a step-by-step guide. Spring made everything feel suddenly real. Attention shifted from planning to logistics. Where the hives would […]

Editor’s note:This post was written during the site’s earliest beekeeping season and reflects first-year expectations, uncertainty, and early decision-making. It’s kept as a record of what starting out actually looked like, mistakes included. Beginning in the spring of 2017, the decision to enter the world of beekeeping was made with more enthusiasm than preparation. Ordering […]