The photo below was sent to me by Erik Brown in Virginia. Eric wrote, “I was inspired to make your no-cook candy boards for my three Langstroth hives this year, but I was dismayed to find that Brushy Mountain doesn’t carry 8-frame ekes. I was on the way to my father’s, who is a woodworker, […] Read more
Over the years, an amazing number of generous and talented beekeepers have contributed to Honey Bee Suite in various ways. Today, I posted professionally drawn woodworking plans by Matthew Waddington of Duvall, Washington. Matthew, an architect by day, has been keeping bees since 1995. After deciding to build some slatted racks for his hives, Matthew […] Read more
I was intrigued by a recent article in the American Bee Journal entitled, “The Beekeeper’s Wood Shop: Empowering Women” by T’Lee Sollenberger. Okay, it was a tad sexist, but I enjoyed it because I recognized a kindred spirit. The fact is, working with wood is one of my favorite aspects of beekeeping. To clarify things […] Read more