Checking Every Hive After Weeks Away

It's been a couple of weeks since I've been able to inspect my bees thanks to weather and life getting in the way, so today (6/5/26) I'm checking every colony in the apiary. I'm evaluating honey stores, brood nest space, supers, queen status, and overall colony growth. Some hives have recently swarmed or cast swarmed, one hive has a new queen, and I found something in the brood nest that has me paying close attention. Join me as I inspect all four production colonies plus the small swarm colony living in a nuc and see how everyone is progressing heading into the heart of the season. Thanks for watching! I’m Brittany — a backyard homesteader, maker, and small business owner sharing my journey of simple living, creativity, and building my handmade brand, Brittany’s Botanical Bling. 🌿 Shop & Learn More: https://BrittanysBotanicalBling.com 📷 Instagram:   / brittanysbotanicalbling   📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... From backyard chickens, gardening, and beekeeping to DIY crafts, cozy home projects, and small business growth — you’ll find tips, tutorials, and inspiration here. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links. That means if you click and purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my channel! 🍯 Honey Extractor: https://amzn.to/3POpraZ 🍯 Double Honey Sieve: https://amzn.to/43mIPyM #backyardhomesteading #simpleliving #frugalliving #handmadebusiness #smallbusinessjourney #brittanysbotanicalbling #Beekeeping #HoneyBees #ApiaryInspection #BackyardBeekeeping #Beehive #SwarmSeason