Bee boxes

Learn how to build your own beehive with our collection of 25 free DIY beehive plans! We have all the information you need to start your beekeeping journey, with clear and simple step-by-step instructions that will make building your own bee box a breeze. From Langstroth hive plans to top bar honey bee hives, these free bee box plans are perfect for those who are just starting out or those who are simply looking to add a new hive to their apiary. Whether you want to make a homemade beehive…

If your hive has a solid bottom board, tip it slightly forward to allow the water to drain. Making a simple hive shelter will also help keep your bees dry.

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https://vimeo.com/569512038/1a290a6680 Bees are essential to keep our ecosystem running as we know it, these master pollinators play a huge role in supporting the growth of trees, flowers, and other plants that serve as food + shelter for all living beings. They contribute to complex, interconnected ecosystems that allow a diverse number of different species to

It is important to protect the timber of your hive to ensure its longevity. We recommend painting all Araucaria hives and all roofs with at least two coats of good quality outdoor paint. Western Red Cedar Many beekeepers use oils such as Tung oil or Linseed, to treat their cedar timber components, however, when finishing with oils in wet climates, mildew (black mould) can grow on the surface of your hive. This will not affect the structural integrity of your hive and should not have any…

Sometime in the next week or two thirty thousand bees are going to show up at the farm. Thirty thousand. That's... not an insignificant number of bees, you guys. And heading in to the weekend my be...

Bee boxes, often called bee “houses” or “hotels,” offer an opportunity to learn about Virginia’s solitary bees while helping pollinators. However, if constructed improperly or neglected after installation, these habitats can actually be harmful to solitary bees.