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.

We all have been told that catching a swarm is a good thing to do. Find out why I'm thinking that's not the case.

There is a lot of instruction from "experts" telling beekeepers to stop their bees from swarming. Is this helping or hurting the bees?

Some initial data on the micro habitat of the living tree hive and other happenings around the farm.