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It’s spring and your new bees are ordered. Now you need to know how to install your bees and start prepping for their arrival. Here's what to do with your nuc or bee package.

There are 3 major types of hives: Warre, Top Bar and Langstroth. We describe how they each work including pros and cons and why we think you should start with Langstroth.

Check your hives to monitor the health of your bees and spot problems that need to be fixed. Here's a step-by-step guide about when, how and why to inspect.

Beekeepers at all levels of experience make mistakes. As a newbie though you’ll probably be more prone to some of them. Here’s a list to help you avoid some of them (including our own foul-ups).

A nectar dearth can occur any time that plants slow down production of their sugary, sweet liquid needed for making honey. Learn to recognize and deal with it.