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THE BUZZ

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The Buzz is a beekeeping blog by Master Beekeeper, Christine McDonald.

Through these articles, I share my experiences and advice in a way that is concise and easy to understand. If you would like me to speak at an upcoming club meeting or event, you can learn more about my speaking engagements here. And if you've found this valuable and would like to buy me a cup of tea, you can do so here.

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May 21, 2023
3 min

Beekeeping How-To

Queen Cells in my Nuc!

Getting a nuc is exciting, whether you're a brand new beekeeper just starting out or a veteran expanding your apiary or replacing winter...

rushingriverapiaries

May 5, 2023
1 min

Spring

Making Splits Q&A

Ahh, spring is in the air, the bees are flying, and holy &$^#@ is that a swarm cell already!? Making splits can help you grow your...

rushingriverapiaries

Apr 22, 2023
2 min

Spring

Harvest that leftover honey!

We are finding that our hives have tons of honey leftover this spring, which is not a terrible problem to have, expect that it IS a...

rushingriverapiaries

Apr 8, 2023
2 min

Spring

To Flip or Not to Flip

Reversing boxes in the spring is a somewhat controversial move among beekeepers. In this article, I will explain the purpose of...

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