Top-bar hives are becoming increasingly popular with beekeepers as they help encourage bees to colonize in a more natural way than Langstroth beehives. The horizontal top-bar hives have bars across ...

In this insightful video, we dive into the essential practice of hive inspection for beginners, with a focus on why protecting the queen bee is absolutely vital. You'll learn the basics of hive ...

Our August 2016 issue features a guide to homesteading, including hydroponics, foraging, composting, bee keeping, alpaca herding, and a myriad of other ways to get your hands good and dirty. Maybe the ...