A hive by any other name would smell as sweet. As a brand new beekeeper, I’ve had a difficult first year. If it wasn’t for the support of my wonderful bee mentor, the bee master Stan, and my brand new bee buddies from bee school, I would not have made […]
Beekeepers
Plea for Bees – An Incredible Talk By Apiarist Dennis van Engelsdorp
And he describes beekeepers to a tee. “…beekeepers are among the most fascinating people you’ll ever meet. If this was a group of beekeepers, you would have everyone from the card-carrying NRA member who’s… live free or die, to … the self-expressed quirky San Francisco backyard pig farmer. And you […]
Mass Bee Field Day – A Carnival For Beekeepers
They even have tents and prizes! Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Massachusetts Beekeeper’s Field Day in South Deerfield, MA. This event is a free exhibition for beekeepers that takes place every year, with educational workshops, bee raffles, smoker contests, talks and demonstrations about all things bee. […]
Beekeeper’s Children Have No Fear
And their fearless nature is something we can all learn from. My first hive opening during my beekeeping class was at a farm with around 20 beehives. Students and beekeepers alike were there, all decked out in the required beekeeping gear and bee spacesuits. One by one, we opened […]