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Modified Dadant Hive From the Editor Jerry Hayes Last year about this time I re-discovered the ‘Modified Dadant Hive’ as I was thinking about…
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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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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…
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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New(ish) Beekeeper Column Winter Projects Richard Wahl As we ease into the Winter months here in SE Michigan, the bees are tucked away for…
Read MoreLilacs – A Favored Fragrance for People and Pollinators
Alyssum Flowers Few flowering shrubs are more reminiscent of Spring than lilacs, with the varying shades of blues, violets, pinks, yellows and creams and…
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The Life and Legacy of Eric Mussen
By: Kathy Keatley Garvey “During my entire apicultural career of more than 75 years, from beginning to student to retirement 26 years ago, I…
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A Recap By: Emma Wadel As I hope many of you are aware, we had our annual October event entitled BEEing Diverse: Inspiring Leaders…
Read MoreProcessing Proplis Could it be any Easier?
Greg Carey Not many of the beekeepers in our area collect and process propolis. I suspect this is so of beekeepers as a whole….
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The Value of Showing Honey and Beeswax Brutz English I love honey shows! I find honey shows to be fun, exciting and often full…
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Products of the Hive By: Richard Wahl Uses of Honey The primary reason most new beekeepers get into the management of bees is to…
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Bee Vet
Merry Christmas! Bees in Christendom, the Spiritual Health of Honey Bees Dr. Tracy Farone Poor mental and psychological health is an ever-increasing public health…
Read MoreIn Memory of Bill Sheppard How I Became a Beekeeper
Hugh Madison I have been keeping bees since 1993 and I’m very proud of how far I have come as a beekeeper. To me,…
Read MoreSpring Flowering Bulbs are Not Just for Squirrels
Alyssum Flowers Now is the time to plan and plant Spring flowering bulbs for color next year. Many species, colors and varieties are available…
Read MoreThe Aha Moment
Lucy Winn, 2022 American Honey Queen I always enjoy spending time in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. My visit this past May was particularly sweet. I spent…
Read MoreSharing Beekeeping with Children.
It’s Important Carol Ann Harlos I am a backyard beekeeper… three hives, and in my ninth year of beekeeping. Beekeeping has given me so…
Read MoreBee-Eaters
Jim Thompson If you live in southern Europe, Africa, Madagascar, Australia, India and New Guinea, you might see the brightly colored birds called bee-eaters….
Read MoreInteresting Things I’ve Seen in My Bee Hives
Tim Martin Introduction There are many maladies that can affect the health of a beehive. Their effects range from nuisance to serious problem affecting…
Read MoreRemarkable Beauty
Diane Wellons Often as a beekeeper I am struck by the remarkable beauty of the natural world around me. I might find myself standing…
Read MoreFarm/City Day
Peter Sieling Every two years, our county Cooperative Extension sponsors an event called Farm/City Day. One of several local farms hosts the event. They…
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