Beekeeping Frequently Asked Questions 18, How To Keep Honey Bees, Cooling Hives, and more!

Welcome! To Beekeeping Frequently Asked Questions Episode 18! Today we discuss the following topics relevant to small-scale backyard bee management practices. 1) Am I going to publish a Beekeeping Journal? If not, why? What do you use? 2) Is there a best beehive design for beginners? Look for an entire video dedicated to the Flow-Hive Options coming up this week! 3) Holly Bushes are great for an apiary wind break and they provide loads of nectar early in the nectar flow season. Spring nectar sources. 4) Is there a way of protecting landing boards from rain or snow when the hive is too tall for the roof to be effective? 5) Do you have any hives that have survived for many years? How to choose which hives to split or reproduce from? Below are materials that you may find helpful based on today's topics: What do FlowHives Cost? Find REAL FlowHives here:(50 dollar discount link) https://mbsy.co/hpFB2 AU - https://mbsy.co/zSDf9 EU - https://mbsy.co/zSDbm Here is my favorite Bee Keeping Journal, and convenient document protectors, Pens, and Annual Assignment Book - perfect for storing your important papers, receipts, and honey-bee history. Mead Zipper Binder: https://amzn.to/2VNeS5B Avery Document Protectors: https://amzn.to/2VL51xb Pilot Pens (four colors): https://amzn.to/2K4bJvZ Student Planner (perfect for bee projects): https://amzn.to/2M3Z0w2 Flow Hive Discount Link for $50 off https://mbsy.co/hpFB2 Make your own landing board rain/snow shield: 1 and 1/2 inch 1/4-20 Thumb Screws: https://amzn.to/2M426jz 1/4-20 T-Nuts: https://amzn.to/2wkFOzm and your own pine boards. Glue used on rain shields: Tight Bond II: https://amzn.to/2YNoQWO Beginner Beehive kit: Mann Lake: https://amzn.to/2whzJE7 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.