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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. 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!
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Bee Wednesday Ep. 5: First Queen Cup Surprise & Finding the Queen (1-Month Update)
One month into the beekeeping journey and the hive is absolutely buzzing! In this week's hive inspection, we're lighting up the smoker with a secret fuel combo, witnessing the magical moment of baby drone bees being born, spotting the elusive queen, and dealing with our very first queen cup surprise. Here is what a peek inside a thriving colony looks like after four weeks.
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Bee Wednesday Ep. 2: Our Very First Hive Check & Expanding the Hive! 🐝✨
Suited up, smoker lit, and hive tool in hand—we officially tackled our very first beehive check! Opening the hive for the first time was an absolute whirlwind of excitement, but the real magic was seeing just how busy our workers have been. To keep up with their rapid growth and prevent swarming, we officially expanded their living quarters this week by adding a brand-new deep box and a honey super. Click through to see exactly what we found inside, how our queen is doing, and the step-by-step process of scaling up the bee yard!
