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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.

The honey bee life cycle is 4 stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Learn about each stage to gain insights into your colony's development and health.

Record keeping helps you learn about your bees and manage your colonies more efficiently, You can create your own, use a template or try a mobile app.

Raw honey is honey just the way the bees made it. It is unheated/unpasteurized and unfiltered. Learn how it differs from what's on your supermarket shelf.