MattMar 7, 20222 minNucleus ColoniesThere was audible buzzing in the air this week in London, Ohio as the warm weather caused maple trees to bloom, offering one of the...
MattFeb 2, 20223 minGranulation in HoneyIt's happened to nearly every regular consumer of honey: we are going through our cupboards and find an old jar of honey at the back of...
MattMar 14, 20203 minWinter update.The weather was warm and sunny all week. Then the weekend happened and I had time to get into the bees, so Mother nature saw fit to send...
MattSep 7, 20193 minSummer harvest excitement.Summer is the most reliable and usually largest honey crop of the year. By June, the hives are reaching their peak population and the...
MattAug 7, 20194 minFun at the FairThe Ohio State Fair just ended and I thought I'd write up a blog on honey quality and how honey is judged for competitions. I'll probably...
MattMay 27, 20193 minBackyard Bees, Outyard BeesThis Memorial Day weekend gave us some warm sunny weather; the bees were definitely enjoying it. The flowers need heat and sun to produce...
MattMay 20, 20192 minPlaying catch up...I started this blog with the intention of updating it every two weeks. Well, it's my second blog post and I'm already a week late. Good...
MattApr 28, 20193 minNew hives, new blog.Spring is generally the busiest time of year for a beekeeper, and this one is no exception. Beehives that died over the winter need...