Plant Yarrow Tomorrow
Alyssum Flowers An interesting plant to add texture and detail to any garden is Yarrow, Achillea species, also known as Devil’s Nettle, Dog Daisy,…
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Bees and Women
Alwilda Jane Colwell Nina Bagley When I started my beekeeping journey years ago, I began researching women and beekeeping during the 1800’s not knowing…
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A Few Unique Beekeeping Tools
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Read MorePollination Research Stations
By: George Clouston Successful pollination is critical for a strong almond yield and healthy crop. The amount of bee foraging activity during almond bloom…
Read MoreHome Observation Hives
Dan Long Warning! A home observation hive comes at great risk to completion of daily household tasks! You’re going to want to stay and…
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Build A Swarm Trap
By: Ed Simon You have just caught a swarm, and now it seems as though there are more bees flying around and crawling out…
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Baton Rouge Scientist Spotlight – Elizabeth Walsh
By: Elizabeth Walsh, USDA Baton Rouge I’m Liz Walsh, a USDA-ARS (United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service) scientist at the Baton Rouge, Louisiana…
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A Closer Look
Russian Honey Bees By: Clarence Collison The staff of the USDA, Honey Bee Breeding, Genetics and Physiology lab visited the Primorsky Territory on the…
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Off the Wahl Beekeeping
Beginner Beekeeping Basics By: Richard Wahl Before I delve into the basics, let me share a bit of background as to how I chose…
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Minding Your Bees And Cues
Beeyard Gratitude By: Becky Masterman & Bridget Mendel Besides the witches in Marlon James’ Black Leopard, Red Wolf who move through the novel haloed…
Read MoreThe Mark of Life
By: John Redkoles I truly love the early days of Spring! The telltale signs of new life begin to emerge from the soil, fresh…
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Honey Recipe
Peanut Butter Cookies By: Shana Archibald Ingredients □ 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural will work too) □ 1 cup honey □ 1 large…
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Smoker Basics
By: Ed Simon Every beekeeper has one. Some have two. An essential piece of equipment for any beekeeper is the smoker. They are available…
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Bees and Women
Lodemia Charlotte Bennett By: Nina Bagley Lodemia (Dema) Charlotte Bennett was born in 1845 in Clairidon, Geauga County, Ohio. Her mother, Charlotte Parantha Humphrey…
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Beekeeping Critical Thoughts
Master Insights on Splitting a Hive By: Earl Hoffman The art of beekeeping is all about timing, so it may come as no surprise…
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A Closer Look
Honey Bee Races By: Clarence Collison The native range of the honey bee includes the varied habitats of Europe, Africa and the Middle East,…
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The Elusive Varroa Resistant European Honey Bee
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Reckless Courage – Birds and Bees
Jeff Kennedy When one finds themselves several hours into a marathon, weekend mowing session, there is plenty of time to ponder. As you mow…
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Dealing with Beekeeper Guilt
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Pollen
A Nutritional Powerhouse Jeannie Saum Flower Pollen Grains to Bee Bread Honey bees collect pollen from hundreds of different types of flowers including blooming…
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