Backyard Beekeeping Blog
Late Summer Beekeeping & Winter Prep
Working with bees in the later part of the summer is a different experience than working with spring time and early summer bees. Their agenda has shifted from population expansion,...
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The Ultimate Guide to our Ultimate Hive Tool
Our hive tool is different not only because it is hand forged right here in Portland, OR, but it is also the only hive tool on the market that is designed with Warre, Top Bar and Langstroth beekeep...
Brood Frame Basics
Mastering the skill of reading a brood frame can take time, but with practice and a “beekeeper's road map” your understanding of the brood nest will eventually become second nature.
Company Values at Bee Built
As we shared with you just a couple of days ago, Bee Built is going through some big changes. We’re excited about what the future holds, and want to share with you a bit of the philosophy behind o...
Keeping Ants Out Of Your Hive
April 5th, 2020 Keeping Ants Out of Your Beehive--Don't Give Those Ants a Chance! Ants are...
Introducing Beekeeping Classes with Tara Chapman!
So you've got a beehive. Now what? We're thrilled to partner with Tara Chapman, founder of Two Hives Honey, to share her 4-video course on starting an apiary. Tara is a longtime frie...
The Basics of Your First Hive Inspection
The Basics of Your First Hive Inspection By Taryn Murphy ...