Darwinian beekeeping means to have more of a hands off approach when helping bees. I'm finding it a hard thing to do.

A number of beekeepers are reporting that hives have failed after a swarm. What could be going on?

For the past 10 years beekeepers in Europe have been using this technique to raise treatment free bees. What a surprise to learn it's a lot like what we are doing.

This week we came to grips on how we want to help our bees. It's not going to be about treating for mites anymore.

A tough week talking about 2 hives that didn't make it and the idea of treatment free beekeeping.

Can being Honey Bound be a good thing?

We really don't know much about swarms. This past week proves that point.

Updates on some of our swarms and a new mite prevention plan.

After reading Keeping Bees with a Smile by Lazuton, I'm not sure there are any Natural beekeepers out there. What do you think.

Busy week on the farm with splits, swarming and forward planning decisions on mite treatment.