Bee Happy Homestead

04/25/2026

Spring Management class today.

04/20/2026

Last day to register for the Spring Management for Overwintered Colonies class to be held on April 25th. This is for beekeepers looking for information on what to look for in the first few spring inspections and how to manage swarms. This can also be helpful for new beekeepers who are starting with nucs.
Visit beehappyhomestead.com/bee-school for information and to register.

15-month comprehensive bee school in the classroom and hands-on in the apairy.

04/15/2026

The Queen and her court

04/07/2026

We are getting down to the past bit of honey left. We can fill one, two or three pound bottles. The next harvest won't be until around the end of June. Let us know if you need some!

03/28/2026

When the bee shed (2 stories) needs a ridge vent and roofers want $1,000 to do it, you climb on the roof (with a helper) and do it. Forgot to take more photos of the hole cut and the vent laid down. I was busy focusing on not falling off.

03/09/2026

Ah, the ground may be covered with snow but better days are coming. I missed this sound!

03/07/2026

It's finally here! First day of Bee School!

02/27/2026

RIP Barbara (aka Babs and B)
5/17/14-2/26/26
We said goodbye to B today. She will be forever missed as she was head hen for nearly 12 years. She might have always been the smallest but that didn't stop her from being the boss.

02/23/2026

02/01/2026

Images from a sample of worm castings under the microscope. Full of microbial life! The soil expert that looked at it was very impressed at the amount and variety of life in them.

01/25/2026

A few seats still remain. Don't delay! If you are thinking about keeping bees or even have had bees for one year but want more education this class provides classroom and in the apiary learning over 15 months. Register before it's too late!

Ready to start your beekeeping journey with confidence? Our Beginner Beekeeping School is a comprehensive 15-month program (March through June the following year) designed to guide new beekeepers through their first full season—and beyond—with both classroom learning and hands-on experience.

01/18/2026

When you mention an idea for some fancy fire starters to another beekeeper... You get sent an Instagram post with a better idea, the wood shavings you need and you get to buy their surplus wax! Thanks Calvin at Bailey Beattie Apiaries. Beekeepers helping beekeepers!