honeybees – Keeping Backyard Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:42:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i2.wp.com/www.keepingbackyardbees.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 honeybees – Keeping Backyard Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com 32 32 Spring Beekeeping: What Are Your Bees Up To? https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/spring-beekeeping-what-are-your-bees-up-to-zbwz2003zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/spring-beekeeping-what-are-your-bees-up-to-zbwz2003zsau/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:03:29 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=5110 Spring has sprung! March 19th marked the official beginning of the warmer seasons, and, for beekeepers, that means we’re back in business. There’s not a whole lot of beekeeping to do during the winter months. Before we get the jump on spring beekeeping, it’s important to know what the bees are going to be doing […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/spring-beekeeping-what-are-your-bees-up-to-zbwz2003zsau/feed/ 1 Identifying Different Types of Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/identifying-different-types-of-bees-zbwz2003zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/identifying-different-types-of-bees-zbwz2003zsau/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:41:18 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=5173 With over 4,000 species of native bees in North America, many people understandably have trouble identifying one from the other. What’s more, curious naturalists often mistake other types of pollinators for bees. It’s easy to confuse a fly or a wasp with a bee because they all share similar coloring and markings. So, how can […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/identifying-different-types-of-bees-zbwz2003zsau/feed/ 0 Siting Your Yard for Bees: FAQs https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/siting-your-yard-for-bees-faqs-zbwz2001zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/siting-your-yard-for-bees-faqs-zbwz2001zsau/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:12:10 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4711 Maybe you’ve heard people talk about siting your yard for bees. If you’ve looked into beekeeping online for any amount of time, there’s a good chance you’ve come across this topic. Let’s cut to the chase – siting your yard means picking where you’re going to set up your hive. It’s an important first step […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/siting-your-yard-for-bees-faqs-zbwz2001zsau/feed/ 1 Frugal Beekeeping-How to Cut Costs https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/frugal-beekeeping-how-to-cut-costs/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/frugal-beekeeping-how-to-cut-costs/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2017 23:12:26 +0000 http://backyardbees.wpengine.com/?p=3144 Have you often thought about keeping bees but were discouraged by the high set-up costs? Frugal beekeeping is possible if you cut some corners. The price tag can cause sticker shock to anyone who looks into buying equipment and bees, keeping many potential beekeepers from jumping into this highly rewarding hobby/small business. Most people are […]

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