Our favorite resources

Below are a few resources we’ve found especially helpful. We’re not affiliated with these creators; we just appreciate their willingness to share what they’ve learned.

General beekeeping introductions and overviews

• “The Sustainable Apiary” by Mike Palmer
  Video on YouTube: The Sustainable Apiary” by Mike Palmer

  A thoughtful, practical look at building and managing an apiary with a long-term, sustainable mindset.

Queen rearing

• Small-Scale Queen Rearing – ScientificBeekeeping.com
  Article: Small-Scale Queen Rearing

  A detailed, approachable guide to raising queens on a small scale, suitable for hobbyists and sideliners.

Wintering in cold climates

• North of 60 Beekeeping
  Website: North of 60 Beekeeping

  Focused on keeping bees alive and thriving in very cold regions—helpful even if your winters aren’t quite as extreme.

Mite treatment and management

• Oxalic Shop Towel Updates – ScientificBeekeeping.com
  Article: Oxalic Shop Towel Updates

  In-depth discussion of using oxalic acid shop towels for varroa mite management, with data-driven insights.

If you have a favorite resource or a method that’s worked well in your climate, we’d love to hear about it. Beekeeping is better when we learn from each other.

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