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If you want to increase your chance of successfully attracting a swarm, you can add an attractant to your bait hive. Lemongrass is very similar to the If you want to increase your chances of attracting a swarm, add this easy-to-make Lemongrass Swarm Lure Recipe to your beehive.

52 Homesteading Skills in One Year Project #29: Catching a swarm of bees This was NOT supposed to be one of the 52 skills I learned this year. My bees were NOT supposed to try and run away from home. And so I wasn't prepared when, much to my horror and dismay, I discovered a bee swarm perched over 20 feet high in a Maple tree. I'll be honest. I completely panicked. I knew I needed help and I was extremely fortunate my uncle lived nearby. My swarm of bees perched over 20 feet high in a Maple…

Learn how to choose the best flowers for honey bees. Blooming plants provide nectar, pollen or both for hungry bees and other pollinators.

Learn what all beginner beekeepers need to know before they get bees. How to set up the apiary, where to buy bees, what beekeeping supplies are needed, and other beekeeping questions are answered in this article.

In this series, backyard beekeeping for beginners, I hope to share some important things to think about before beginning the journey of keeping bees.

Prepare for bee keeping with this list of basic tools you'll need, plus resource suggestions and personal experience. You can bee ready for your bees!

Bees are an essential species for our survival and beekeeping is become a widespread trend to keep them alive. There are 6 overarching myths about bees that we

Bearding is a natural activity of bees during hot weather. Bee bearding can be alarming to beekeepers but it is actually a good sign.

Do you want to be a beekeeper and looking for ideas or plans for langstroth, top-bar, or warre beehives? Here are 36 fee DIY beehive plans for you.

We are always searching for fun bee & beehive decor, cute craft ideas, gift ideas and adorable bee and beehive jewelry that can be enjoyable. Here is an adorable collection of sweet bee quotes we came across and decided to post on our blog.

You'll know when to start seeds indoors and out with these printable seed starting charts, organization strategies and tips for happier transplants.

Critical decisions when setting up your bee yard.

Bees are important for the ecosystem and for pollination and sadly they are in decline. Learn about 12 common flowers to plant for the bees. This list of flowers for the bees will make a beautiful pollinator garden that is beneficial for both us and the bees!

5 things you can make with beeswax. This natural substance is so useful, especially if you make your own cosmetics or personal care recipes.

Support the all-important bee by creating a bee friendly backyard or garden. Here are a few simple and budget friendly ideas.