Beekeeping 101 Resources
Tools and Supplies
One easy list to access the tools and supplies I reference in the class.
Companies:
Dadant (online, and brick and mortar in Albion, MI)
Supplies I have:
Starter pack (smoker, large jacket, gloves, hive tool, etc—all for $60!
Where to Get My Bees
Here are some starting places:
Hilbert’s Honey Co (Traverse City, MI)
Great Lakes Bee Co (Fremont, MI)
Bee Haven Apiary (Kewadin, MI)
Mum-Bees Honey Farm (Morley, MI)
Iversons (Lake City) might have a few, also.
Moving Your Bees In.
The big day has arrived! It’s time to move your bees home and into their hive. Here are a couple of videos that might be helpful:
Managing Varroa
It’s the worst. But we can’t ignore it. Here are some helpful links:
Continue Learning
Ongoing research is so important! Here are some great starting spots:
Scientific Beekeeping (Randy Oliver)
Magazines:
Books:
The Backyard Beekeeper (if you only buy one, make it this one!)
Podcasts:
Wintering Your Bees
Keeping your bees alive through the winter is the true test. Winter prep starts in the spring and is so much more than wrapping your hives. Having a good mite management plan, ensuring good food stores, and having enough bees in the hive are all critical to good winter survival rates.
Thank you!
I’m so glad you joined me for this class. I will continue to update this page with useful links and info, so check back if you have questions. If you don’t see what you need, shoot me an email at rachel@clamriverhoney.com.
I can’t wait to hear from you!
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