Beekeeping isn’t one job repeated fifty-two weeks a year. It’s a run of different jobs that change as the season turns, and knowing which job you’re on is half the battle. These seasonal care guides break the year down into the moments that matter, so you know what to do and, just as importantly, when to do it.
Why timing matters more than most beekeepers think
Get the timing right and beekeeping is straightforward. Get it wrong and even the right actions can set a colony back. Feed too early and you clog the brood nest. Start winter prep too late and you’re already behind before the leaves turn. These seasonal care guides exist because timing is where most mistakes happen, not lack of effort.
Each guide below covers one part of the seasonal cycle in full: what to do, when to do it, and the mistakes that catch people out.
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What To Feed Your Bees
A simple seasonal plan for feeding your colony. What to give them, when to give it, and the mistakes that catch most beekeepers out. -
Prepare your bees for winter
Most beekeepers start thinking about winter far too late. By the time the leaves are falling, you’ve already missed the window that matters most.
