When you are new to beekeeping, there are a lot of details that can be confusing. What type of hives are best? What size supers? Should I get a package of bees or a deep nucleus colony? Where do I begin?!
It seems like summer should be full of food for bees since the gardens are producing and flowers are blooming, but the lack of nectar is a problem for bees in Western North Carolina in July and August. Learn about the dearth and how to help feed your bees through this tough time.
Varroa mites are the number one threat to bee health. It is vital to stay on top of testing the infestation levels of every single one of your hives so that you can treat them and keep them alive.
It's almost July - hot, humid, and full of blooms! The sourwood is flowering and you should make sure you are ready with supers, as well as harvesting and bottling equipment. Mite checks are on the to-do list, too.
Late spring can be a rollercoaster of temperatures and weather patterns, as well as unexpected dearths. Keep an eye on your hives and be ready to add supers or supplemental feeding, as needed.