Who Am I?
Hello Melanie here, thanks for checking out my web page. I have been reviewing products online for some time. I pride myself in providing visitors and readers with completely unbiased and honest reviews. I also bring a depth of experience as a relatively new beekeeper myself to the review.
I am proud to say that I became a beekeeper in September 2010. I went on training courses and read many books so I have a real idea of what is needed for beekeeping for beginners and will give you an insightful and honest review.
There is a little bit more information on the 'about me' page.
Beekeeping for Beginners – How to start
Tag Archives: Bees
My bees March 8, 2012
Today was a beautiful sunny 60F day, and it’s the first day I am seeing the bees bringing in a substantial amount of tannish-yellow pollen. They definitely know where ‘something’ is blooming out there! It was VERY windy today and … Continue reading
Vanishing of the Bees
Some scientists suspect that pesticides are the cause of plummeting bee populations, which could have serious consequences for pollination and production of food crops.Video Rating: 5 / 5
Honey Bees and Beekeeping 1.2: A Year in the Life of an Apiary
Presented with permission of the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education. To purchase the complete “Honey Bees and Beekeeping” television series on DVD or accompanying book, please call 1-800-359-4040.
Feeding Honey Bees. Beekeeping Winter & Spring. Different Methods
Pure Comb Honey from www.DurhamsBeeFarm.com Feeding Honeybees info for new beekeepers. The most critical time to watch your bees is not in the Winter, provided they have enough honey, but in the Spring right before the big honey flow starts. … Continue reading
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Honey Bees and Beekeeping 5.1: Diseases and pests
Presented with permission of the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education. To purchase the complete “Honey Bees and Beekeeping” television series on DVD or accompanying book, please call 1-800-359-4040.Video Rating: 5 / 5
mudsongs.org: Honey Bees on a Dandelion (HD)
mudsongs.org The first dandelion of the year, which means it’s time to stop feeding the bees because now they can get their own real nectar from wild flowers that are finally beginning to bloom.Video Rating: 0 / 5
T McD’s Bees – Class field trip to Bob’s Bee Yard part 2
Backyard Beekeeping class went on a field trip to Bob’s Bee Yard and looked at 2 hives a strong one and a week one. See the checking of the strong hive in part 1.
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Beekeeping- This is our honey bees, this is our Apiary
Wallace Family Apiary video. Started these colonies in a three frame nuc, then graduated to 10 frame Langstroth Hive.
Asheville, NC Russian Honey Bees Beehives part 2
First look at over wintered hives. This was around February 13th during an unusual warming of weather. It was around 70 degrees when the hives were opened. The bees are strong and no medications have ever been used. I am … Continue reading
Jan. 22 2012 Checking on the bees in the winter.
Organically Managed Beekeeping thanks to the help of: Donthefatbee Man at: www.dixiebeesupply.com and John and Ruth Seaborn at: wolfcreekbees.com Creg at: somdbeekeeper.com www.brushymountainbeefarm.comVideo Rating: 0 / 5