Backyard bee

Not many people are aware that bees drink water. They also need water to keep their hive cool and humid. Here’s how to make a bee waterer for your garden. #savethebees #beewaterer #bees #garden #gardening #DIY #gardenDIY

Deciding where to put a beehive is one of the most important decisions a new beekeeper needs to make. Will it be a good spot for the beekeeper, the neighbors, and for the bees? Whether you are city beekeeping or keeping bees in your backyard the location for your bees is am important one. You want the best beehive placement.

Most urban beekeeping kits will feature a Langstroth hive. Langstroth hives are the most commonly used type of beehive today.

Beekeeping mistakes are very common, but fortunately most of them really easy to fix. Here are over a few dozen to avoid.

Thinking of adding beehives to your backyard? Figuring out how to setup your apiary can be a challenge. Check out my apiary design for backyard beekeepers.

In this series, backyard beekeeping for beginners, I hope to share some important things to think about before beginning the journey of keeping bees.

Once you have learned the ropes, you can build your own DIY beehive and get started. Imagine the honey that you will have on hand!

Mason bees are the underappreciated type of bee that can help your garden grow. Here's how to welcome these bees on your homestead.

MOST bee houses for sale are garbage and BAD for bees. This post will teach you to become a bee house expert, and provides 4 recommended homes to buy!

Don't want to spend a ton of money on getting bees? I can tell you how to get free bees! I let you in on a secret- it's swarms!