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He bought one to prove it didn't work

Aug 7, 2026

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He bought one to prove it didn't work

A first-year Wisconsin beekeeper set out to show we were overselling, then ran his own side-by-side.

Treat it, or watch it?

Jul 23, 2026

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2 min read

Treat it, or watch it?

Our second live Q&A came down to knowing when to act.

Split it, or super it? Our first Live Q&A

Jun 25, 2026

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2 min read

Split it, or super it? Our first Live Q&A

Our first live Q&A came down to one spring decision.

Tell your bees what you can't tell anyone else

May 29, 2026

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2 min read

Tell your bees what you can't tell anyone else

Nine veterans, fifteen sessions, a 31% drop in anxiety

Six beekeepers, six landscapes, one World Bee Day

May 20, 2026

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3 min read

Six beekeepers, six landscapes, one World Bee Day

From a queen breeder in California to a teacher in Texas, and four more.

We finally weighed in on the three biggest beekeeping debates

May 8, 2026

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2 min read

We finally weighed in on the three biggest beekeeping debates

Plus: King Charles, wild bees, and beekeepers moonlighting on solar farms.

The bee that outpollinates your honey bees 100 to 1

Apr 27, 2026

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2 min read

The bee that outpollinates your honey bees 100 to 1

Meet the blue orchard mason bee. What her biology teaches us about honey bee hive design, and how to welcome her alongside your operation.

Your bees are already planning their exit

Apr 10, 2026

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4 min read

Your bees are already planning their exit

Swarm season is here. Most beekeepers are already behind — and not all queen cells mean what you think they mean.

Everything you need to know about your first year

Mar 27, 2026

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5 min read

Everything you need to know about your first year

From installation to your first harvest — one guide, every phase, no guesswork. Plus: what we got wrong about varroa monitoring.

The five mistakes that tank first-year colonies

Feb 23, 2026

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5 min read

The five mistakes that tank first-year colonies

Your colony looks incredible. That's exactly when most first-year beekeepers get it wrong.

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