Why Bees? – Keeping Backyard Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:54:47 +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 Why Bees? – Keeping Backyard Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com 32 32 Creating a Bumblebee Nest https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/creating-a-bumblebee-nest-zbwz1902zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/creating-a-bumblebee-nest-zbwz1902zsau/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2019 23:15:03 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4298 The importance of bumblebees as agricultural pollinators can’t be overstated. Unlike honey bees, they are able to forage in cold, rainy, and cloudy conditions, so it is possible to see them in all kinds of weather. Even on a cold morning you can find a bumblebee sleeping inside a flower blossom waiting for some warmth […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/creating-a-bumblebee-nest-zbwz1902zsau/feed/ 7 The Time and Cost of Beekeeping https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/time-and-cost-of-beekeeping-zbwz1902zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/time-and-cost-of-beekeeping-zbwz1902zsau/#respond Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:26:38 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4245 I first became interested in bees by attending local beekeeping club classes. These classes taught me information on bee biology, how to choose the right equipment, and how to set up my first two hives. There are free online courses available and excellent books on the subject, but I found that personal hands-on help was […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/time-and-cost-of-beekeeping-zbwz1902zsau/feed/ 0 How to Start a Bee Club https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-start-a-bee-club-zbwz1804zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-start-a-bee-club-zbwz1804zsau/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2018 17:13:01 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=3950 One of the best ways to encourage, engage and find like-minded people is to start a club. Clubs are a great way to refresh your enthusiasm toward a subject that you love. Interaction, learning and discussion can recharge the enthusiast’s passion and can help you to enjoy an activity even more. Each bee club may […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-start-a-bee-club-zbwz1804zsau/feed/ 6 Engaging Your Community in Beekeeping https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/engaging-your-community-in-beekeeping-zbwz1803zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/engaging-your-community-in-beekeeping-zbwz1803zsau/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2018 17:26:35 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=3912 Our first experience with beekeeping was attending a one-hour presentation at our community library. It was the first time I spoke to a beekeeper and, if anything, it calmed any reservations we may have had and upped our enthusiasm to the point where we went home and ordered our first hive. We are living proof […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/engaging-your-community-in-beekeeping-zbwz1803zsau/feed/ 4 Persevering Through Hive Losses https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/persevering-through-hive-losses-zbwz1802zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/persevering-through-hive-losses-zbwz1802zsau/#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:08:03 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=3814 My beehive died again this year. The death of this hive marks the third year (and the fourth hive) that I’ve failed to shepherd one through the winter. I have attended multiple beekeeping classes and workshops, a mentoring session, and read several books on beekeeping. I am by no means a novice. For the last […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/persevering-through-hive-losses-zbwz1802zsau/feed/ 42 Package Bees vs. Nucs https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/package-bees-vs-nucs-zbwz1801zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/package-bees-vs-nucs-zbwz1801zsau/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2018 07:16:26 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=3788 If you’ve been dreaming about beekeeping for awhile and want to make a go of it this year, early February is the time to get started. It’s easy to place an order for bees from your local beekeeping supplier, but March is the last month to do it. There are so many great reasons to […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/package-bees-vs-nucs-zbwz1801zsau/feed/ 0 National Honey Bee Day is August 19th, 2017 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/national-honey-bee-day-august-19-2017/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/national-honey-bee-day-august-19-2017/#comments Fri, 04 Aug 2017 13:56:58 +0000 http://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=3537   What are you doing for National Honey Bee Day this year?  It’s coming up soon. Share your own plans or events in the comments section below. August 19, 2017 is officially “National Honey Bee Day” in the USA. Every year around the country, bee clubs and bee lovers gather together for education, outreach, fun […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/national-honey-bee-day-august-19-2017/feed/ 6 HOW TO MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF BEEKEEPING https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-mitigate-the-negative-impacts-of-beekeeping/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-mitigate-the-negative-impacts-of-beekeeping/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2017 01:25:55 +0000 http://backyardbees.wpengine.com/?p=3318 In most ways, it’s a great time to be a beekeeper. The mystery surrounding the increase in bee mortality has brought beekeeping into the public eye. We are celebrated, fawned over and sought out for guidance. Some even tout us as environmental heroes. But with all this attention also comes criticisms. So, how can we address and […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-mitigate-the-negative-impacts-of-beekeeping/feed/ 5 TWO HIVES ARE BETTER THAN ONE https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/3181-2/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/3181-2/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2017 02:25:43 +0000 http://backyardbees.wpengine.com/?p=3181 Most new beekeepers make the mistake of starting with just one hive. It makes sense. Beginners are often hesitant to get any bees at all! A second hive might seem to you like more work, more responsibility and it doubles the cost of your new hobby. So, why do experienced beekeepers recommend you start with at least […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/3181-2/feed/ 4 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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