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Keeping Backyard Bees is the official bee page of Mother Earth News and Grit. Join us as we build a hive mind of information for all levels of "beeks"!

Keeping Backyard Bees is a joint effort by www.MotherEarthNews.com and www.GRIT.com to create a hive mind of information on bees, beekeeping, pollen, hives, honey, and much more.

23/02/2022

If you tell your friends and neighbors that you are growing a “Bee Bee” tree for your bees, they will probably think you are kidding! A magnet for pollinators of all kinds, it is a a great small tree, also known as Korean evodia (Evodia daniellii or Tetradium daniellii).

If you tell your friends and neighbors that you are growing a "Bee Bee" tree for your bees, they will probably think you are kidding! A magnet for

20/02/2022

When people ask me how they can help bees, I used to say, “Plant a pollinator garden!” I would then rattle off a list of bee-friendly flowers and shrubs to get them started. Then I had an epiphany. A tree provides much more forage than any patch of flowers ever could. It’s so obvious, but it isn’t often discussed. The more I read, the more I realized that trees have many benefits for bees. Read on to discover them all.

When people ask me how they can help bees, I used to say, "Plant a pollinator garden!" I would then rattle off a list of bee-friendly flowers and shrubs While pollinator gardens are a great way to help bees, they require a lot of upkeep. For long-term benefits and little maintentenance, plant native...

17/02/2022

Many pollinator species have suffered serious declines in recent years. Unfortunately, most of our landscapes offer little in the way of appropriate habitat, forage, and housing. Even the most beautiful gardens are not always healthy ecosystems for pollinators. Design choices, plant selections, and maintenance practices can make a huge difference in creating your own healthy ecosystem.

Attracting pollinators to your garden requires consideration of factors ranging from how to group plants to what kind of shelter you provide for larvae.

14/02/2022

Have you ever wondered why beekeepers use smokers? Bee smokers temporarily stun bees to make hive access easier. Learn how to properly use a bee smoker today.

12/02/2022

Learn how one editor prepares their top bar hive for winter!

We have decided what to do with the top bar hive for winter. We last examined it in mid-October to check out how much food it had. There are 14 or 15

08/02/2022

Did you know that some species of mining bees smell like lemon? Or how about that they live in solitary nests in the ground? Find out more about them now. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/andrena-the-mining-bees-zbwz2003zsau/

Did you know that some species of mining bees smell like lemon? Or how about that they live in solitary nests in the ground? Find out more about them now.

06/02/2022

A beginners guide to understanding and working a smoker correctly. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/understanding-smoker/

A beginners guide to understanding and working a smoker correctly.

03/02/2022

Honeybees and bumblebees are the two most well-known bee species. Many people assume that the two live very similarly or that what is true of honey bees is also true of bumblebees, but they have some fascinating differences. Read on to find out how bumblebees differ from honeybees. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/comparing-bumble-bees-with-honey-bees-zbwz1909zsau/

Honeybees and bumblebees are the two most well-known bee species. Many people assume that the two live very similarly or that what is true of honey bees Honey bees and bumble bees are the two most well-known bee species. Now, discover the key differences between the two species.

31/01/2022

Tired of buying compressed smoker fuel, this author looked for alternative fuels that would work better and were available around them. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/making-botanical-smoker-fuel-zbwz1801zsau/

Tired of buying compressed smoker fuel, I looked for alternative fuels that would work better and were available around me. I have used pine needles If you're tired of buying convential fuel for your bee smoker, consider making your own botanical smoker fuel from ingredients found in your home and g...

28/01/2022

Learn more about Cuckoo Bees and what they do. Are they a part of your hive? https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/sneaky-behavior-of-cuckoo-bees-zbwz1905zsau/

Unlike social bees like the bumblebee, the solitary cuckoo bee uses deception to trick other bees into raising its offspring.

24/01/2022

Learn more about "Killer Bees" and how there might not be as much to fear as you think. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/killer-bees-explained-zbwz1811zsau/

When my husband first showed interest in beekeeping, one of my biggest fears is that we would accidentally end up with a “Killer Bee” colony. I had heard Find out how Africanized Bees, or Killer Bees, differ from the common honeybee and why they can be so dangerous when provoked.

21/01/2022

The smoker makes the beekeeper’s relationship with honey bees civil. Without the smoker, beekeepers would suffer many more stings during a hive inspection. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/best-bee-smoker-fuel-zbwz1807zsau/

Burning the proper bee smoker fuel is of utmost importance when dealing with your hive. Discover which fuel is good, and bad, for your hive.

18/01/2022

Read about how this flower gets little bees through the harsh winter months. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/winter-aconite-early-spring-bee-flower-zbwz1901zsau/

Sunny yellow blooms fringed with a green ruff green poking through snow is my first sign that spring has sprung. Eranthis hyamalis, in the buttercupWhen bees are hungry for a food source in the dead of winter, a small yellow flower called Winter Aconite blooms to meet their needs.

29/12/2021

Sometimes it is necessary to feed honeybees through the winter, which can be accomplished by using one of several methods https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/methods-for-feeding-honeybees-in-winterzbwz1801zsau/

Sometimes it is necessary to feed honeybees through the winter, which can be accomplished by using one of several methods. That is the position we find Keep your honeybees well-fed this winter by utilizing one of the following feeding methods – winter patties, candy boards, or granulated sugar.

27/12/2021

If you’re dreading the chore of clearing out the garden for fall clean up, we have good news; especially if you want to help bees and other beneficial insects. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/natures-way-of-overwintering-bees-zbwz1809zsau/

The first frost of the season marks the start of a difficult time for bees. Help overwintering bees find protection by leaving your garden be.

25/12/2021

Now that you have harvested honey and the bees have been tucked away for winter, it is a great time to review the season while your memory is still fresh. An honest review of your beekeeping year will help to improve next year. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/winter-beekeeping-end-of-season-review-zbwz1811zsau/

Now that you have harvested honey and the bees have been tucked away for winter, it is a great time to review the season while your memory is still fresh. Now that you have harvested honey and the bees are tucked away for winter, it's a great time to review the season while your memory is fresh.

23/12/2021

Are you considering keeping bees? In this episode, Fair Manager Robert Riley sits down with master beekeepers Becky and Steve Tipton, and Ethnobotanist Dawn Combs, a veteran in the realm of “natural beekeeping" to share their knowledge and discuss differences to help Robert and other beginners get up and going with their own colonies. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/bee-gining-bees-podcast-zepz2001ztil/

Keeping Backyard Bees podcast with master beekeepers Becky and Steve Tipton and ethnobotanist Dawn Combs discuss bee species, swarming, smoking bees

21/12/2021

Anyone can become a beekeeper! Learn how with these 10 easy steps. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/10-easy-steps-becoming-urban-beekeeper/

As a third-generation beekeeper, I can attest to the many fun and rewarding aspects of beekeeping. As an urban New Yorker, I also can tell you that you can keep bees, even in the city. Just follow these steps, and you’ll be well on your way to beekeeping bliss!

19/12/2021

Locally, your state’s Beekeeping Association is one of the best resources for you to tap into. Leveraging the knowledge of local beekeepers is essential to becoming a successful beekeeper in your area. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/benefits-of-joining-a-beekeeping-club-zbwz1903zsau/

Many new beekeepers and prospective beekeepers are urged to join beekeeping clubs and organizations to learn more about the art of beekeeping. Even Are you interested in joining a beekeeping club? Discover the benefits of getting involved in your local beekeeping community and share your passion for...

17/12/2021

Not everyone is in a situation where they can live in a rural area. Which makes it frustrating when local laws prevent people from partaking in small-scale hobby ventures like beekeeping. Learn some ways to help change the laws in your area. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-change-bee-laws-zbwz1804zsau/

As Joel Salatin wrote, “Everything I want to do is illegal.” This can often feel true, especially when you want to live a more self-sufficient life. Not Are you unsatisfied with bee laws in your area? Follow our tips on how to change bee laws in your area so you can become more self sufficient.

16/12/2021

Learn how to diagnose Foulbrood in your hive.
https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-diagnose-american-foulbrood/

Every Time I’ve ever heard anything about American Foulbrood I’ve always heard that the disease comes with an odor. And while this is correct, often, by the time you can detect an odor, the disease has advanced. There are other ways of telling if you might have American Foulbrood in your hive.

13/12/2021

As you plan for the arrival of your new bees, you have many exciting things to consider.
https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-choose-the-best-location-for-your-beehive-zbwz2001zsau/

Beehive location is of utmost importance to the health of any colony. Choose the best beehive location for your bees by following a few simple guidelines.

10/12/2021

To be successful in making nucleus hives or “nucs", timing is important.
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Making nucleus hives or “nucs” is a good way to expand your apiary without spending a lot of money and without the worry of introducing Africanized

30/11/2021

Find out everything you need to know about where to set up your hives in the yard. https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/siting-your-yard-for-bees-faqs-zbwz2001zsau/

Frequently asked questions about siting your yard for bees. The good, the bad, and how to take your next step after siting.

26/11/2021

Keeping moisture out is the key to survival for your bees this winter. Try out this moisture-wicking pillow! https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/diy-winter-moisture-wicking-pillow/

We’re starting to experience temperatures in the 30’s here in Michigan. The trees in our yard are bare of their leaves and it’s starting to look like

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