Practical, research backed guides to backyard beekeeping, hive equipment, honey harvesting, and state rules.
What this publication covers
Clear, research backed advice for beginner and hobbyist beekeepers. Learn colony care, compare equipment specifications, monitor pests, and follow state apiary rules.
The people behind the words
Every article is written and reviewed by the people listed here. Each biography describes the experience they bring to the topic.
- Ian Falcon: Ian Falcon writes and edits Basics of Beekeeping, a research-based guide for beginner and hobby beekeepers in the US. Articles draw on university extension services, state agriculture departments, and national colony loss surveys, and every guide lists its sources.
How we work
Articles start from a real reader question. We research the topic, name our sources, and separate what we know from what we recommend. We explain limits instead of hiding them, and we update a page when something meaningful changes.
Our research and review process is described in the editorial policy. How we handle commercial relationships is described in the affiliate disclosure.
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