Principles & Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping – Part 3: Spring & Summer

Hands-on guidance in beekeeping tasks through the spring and summer months, from swarm catching and growing the apiary to heath checks, expansion, wax management, and more. This is the third class in our four-part series on basic beekeeping and is intended as a continuation of Principles & Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping.Topics covered include:

Expansion in the hive
Swarming—How to catch and work with swarms
Understanding health of the honeybee hive
Dealing with pests
Using a debris try
Beekeeping Tasks from May to August
Hands-on work with the bees—weather permitting