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Book review: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Beekeeping

Posted on April 30, 2012 by mil a.

I have been wanting a chance to read the The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Beekeeping because it has a reputation for being the only modern beekeeping book written from a chemical-free perspective. I found myself wishing the book had been … Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Diseases in Your Beehive, Part 2

Posted on March 16, 2012 by mil a.

This is a continuation of yesterday’s post. Here are some additional tips from our teacher, Serge Labesque, and some of my own observations on how to prevent disease vectors in your hive. As for gloves, try washing them. I know … Continue reading →

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Insider Tips on Best Practices for Urban Beekeeping Safety

Posted on August 19, 2011 by mil a.

An urban beekeeping task that might seem daunting is harvesting honey. Last weekend, we harvested honey, and ever since I’ve been thinking about what a intimidating task it is to separate bees from their honey. It was traumatic for both … Continue reading →

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Growing Your Own Grub Podcast Interviews Me About Bee Keeping

Posted on August 1, 2011 by mil a.

My new friend Steve over at Growing Your Own Grub and Born To Farm asked if he could interview me about a subject both he and I are passionate about, BEES. I must admit that I was a bit nervous, … Continue reading →

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Bee Swarm in my Worm Compost Box

Posted on June 23, 2011 by mil a.

Imagine my surprise when I opened up the lid of my normally silent worm box to add some luscious fruit and vegetable slop for my worms, and I heard a SOUND. My first thought was that there was a creature … Continue reading →

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Urban Farm Supplies in the San Francisco Bay Area

Posted on April 1, 2011 by mil a.

Because there is no longer a local beekeeping equipment supply store due to the closing of H.M.S. Beekeeper in San Francisco, I was driving out to Beekind in Sebastopol or to Mann-Lake in Woodland. I lamented the loss of H.M.S. … Continue reading →

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Video: Basic Beekeeping Equipment for Beginners

Posted on November 8, 2010 by mil a.

In this video I talk about the four basic pieces a beginner beekeeper needs for safe handling of the bees; the veil, hive tool, gloves, and smoker. Please comment and share below.