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Beekeeping in August at Millbrook Road Apiary
August marks the start of the beekeeping year, as well as the end of the previous cycle.It can be a very difficult month to work through. The bees are in transition, and so arethe crops. Lots to do! Today, the 12th, is the first sunny afternoon in a while. The list of to-do’s reads like…
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Building Bee Equipment
Lids From time to time, we suddenly have more bees than boxes. This is typical of beekeepers. When this happens, Jim gets to work. This week, it has been lids and bases. We have tried 4-sided wooden lids covered with metal roofing, which are great, but no good for top feeding, which we do. We…
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Swarm Season at Millbrook Road Apiary
A swarm in May is worth a load of hay, a swarm in June a silver spoon, a swarm in July, let it fly! There’s so much truth to the old sayings. Swarming is a perfectly fine, totally normal thing for bees to do. It is also a perfectly annoying thing to see happening in…
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Beehive Placement Done Perfectly
We asked Jane from Millbrook Road Apiary to clue us in on the perfect place to set your beehive. Here are some guidelines that Jane provided us with after spending more than a decade raising successful bees: If you’re looking for tips on raising bees, please check out our Beginner’s Tips article or check out…
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Recommended Equipment for Beekeeping
What equipment for beekeeping do you need to get started? Before even thinking about equipment, ask yourself why you think keeping bees is a good idea, and do consider your neighbors. Also, some cities, including Wooster, frown on their residents keeping bees. And you will need at least $500 to spend on this hobby. One…
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Five Tips for Beekeeping Beginners
For those just beginning their journey into beekeeping, stepping into the beeyard can feel both exciting and a little intimidating. Bees are incredibly perceptive creatures, and successful hive management starts as much with your mindset and behavior as it does with your tools and techniques. For a beekeeping beginner, learning how to move, observe, and…