May 20, 2026
•
3 min read
From a queen breeder in California to a teacher in Texas, and four more.
May 8, 2026
2 min read
Plus: King Charles, wild bees, and beekeepers moonlighting on solar farms.
Apr 27, 2026
Meet the blue orchard mason bee. What her biology teaches us about honey bee hive design, and how to welcome her alongside your operation.
Apr 10, 2026
4 min read
Swarm season is here. Most beekeepers are already behind — and not all queen cells mean what you think they mean.
Mar 27, 2026
5 min read
From installation to your first harvest — one guide, every phase, no guesswork. Plus: what we got wrong about varroa monitoring.
Feb 23, 2026
Your colony looks incredible. That's exactly when most first-year beekeepers get it wrong.
Feb 11, 2026
Why your 1:1 syrup might be promoting disease - and what to use instead.
Jan 30, 2026
How bees are helping veterans, inmates, and at-risk youth + come see us at the Midwest Honey Bee Expo
Jan 23, 2026
Our new Native Bee of the Month series - plus how to protect your colonies in this week's freeze.
Jan 16, 2026
7 min read
10,000 years of keeping bees - from honey hunters to commercial pollination. Plus: NAHBE/ABF 2026 recap and what we're reading this week.
