Build a Better Bee Yard
We began beekeeping seven years ago and have evolved from two colonies of bees to a successful sideline business with 37 hives. For the past 4 years...
Site Selection
Before installing our apiary, we checked property covenants and government regulations ( State, county, township) for applicable restrictions. We are fortunate to live in a rural area...
Site Construction
We provided a winter windbreak on the East, North, and West sides of the apiary. Plants, fencing, straw bales, pallets...
The Inner Cover
The most innovative improvement in our apiary is use of a modified inner cover in hives with an empty super on top to keep bees out of our face when feeding.
The Hive Body
Our hive bodies are all medium 8 frame supers with a modified inner cover. For ventilation we use...