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Honey Harvest & Winter Hive Prep | Bee Wednesday Ep. 13
As temperatures drop, it's time to wrap up the beekeeping season! Join me in Bee Wednesday Ep. 13 as we inspect hive health, spot our marked queen, harvest gorgeous capped honey frames, and pare down the hive setup to keep our bees cozy, fed, and prepped for the cold months ahead.
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Bee Wednesday Ep. 10 Honey Processing Day: How We Harvested Over 6 Pounds of Raw Honey Without an Extractor!
Harvesting raw honey at home without expensive equipment! Watch as we harvest 3 frames from our beehive using the crush-and-strain method, yielding over 6 pounds (12 jars) of pure honey. Includes tips on filtering with cheesecloth and letting bees clean the leftover frames.
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Bee Wednesday Ep. 9: The Sweet Honey Haul Begins in Colorado!
Step inside the apiary for Bee Wednesday Episode 9! Join me as we harvest frames full of sweet honey, inspect capped brood, spot newly hatching drone bees, and check on hive health right here in Colorado Zone 5b.
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Bee Wednesday Ep. 7: Double Queen Cups & Honey Gold!
In this week’s hive inspection for Bee Wednesday (Episode 7), we tackle some major colony milestones and a little bit of backyard hive drama! From finding unexpected double queen cups to spotting the queen surrounded by vibrant yellow pollen, the bees are keeping things busy. Plus, we check in on our honey super and get a look at some gorgeous, shimmering capped honey that means harvest season is right around the corner!
