A few years ago, I traded in my urban lake view condo in Seattle for 10 acres in the country. I planted my first garden, bought my first goat, and my brother suggested I start up a hive. Sounded like a good idea to me. The rest is history.
Ron Upshaw
founder of WorldOfBeekeeping.com
Beekeeping Kits, Now Assembled!
 
Many of our fans are beginning beekeepers, overwhelmed with all the things needed to get started beekeeping. What do I need?  What do I have to have to get started? As many of you know, for a while we attempted to bring you kits to fit this need but...
 
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Cool Videos
 
Ever wondered how pollination actually works?  Check out this great video we found: Pollination – OUP science animation from Tim Ruffle on Vimeo. Also check out this wonderful 3d animated short: Bee – 3d animated short from Vladimir Loginov on Vimeo.
 
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
 
Hey everyone, I hope your day is going great! We’ve got some pretty good news! Almost a year ago we let you all know that although everyone seemed to love our quick start beekeeping equipment kits, we couldn’t keep selling them because we’re a pretty small shop. We just didn’t have...
 
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Right Now
 
Everyone wonders what they can be doing for their bees at this time of the year.  It’s colder than normal and for many we’re looking at rain and snow.  Depending on your experience there are many options of things you can be doing for your bees. If you don’t...
 
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Shipping and the Holidays
 
Hello all, Just a quick update that our warehouse will be closed for a period of time over the holidays.  They will be working a half day on Friday, December 21st and then they’re closed until January 2nd.  If you order from us over this period of time your...
 
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Order Now for the Holidays
 
We received this notice from our warehouse and we want to let you know… if you want one of our DVDs in time for Christmas you’ll need to order soon! Hello everyone, Christmas is fast approaching. According to the post office all domestic orders that need to arrive in time for...
 
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Winter Beekeeping
 
For most once the cold, wet weather hits it’s time to stop beekeeping for the year.  But don’t let this weather keep you from being a good beekeeper.  Winter is a great time for beekeeping.  Here’s some things you can be doing now! Read!  There are a ton of...
 
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Bees in Odd Places
 
Recently a member of the World of Beekeeping team was traveling through Europe.  Like many places in the states, bees are often kept on buildings in big cities where land won’t allow them to be on the ground.  Both the Paris and Vienna opera houses have bees on them...
 
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Your Bees are Making Gifts!
 
As we get closer to the holiday season you might be surprised that your little bees are doing hard work to make your gift giving easier.  Rather than running to the store to buy the newest plastic gizmo why not use some of the products from your bees to...
 
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Beekeeping: Inner Cover
 
If you’re new to beekeeping you might be wondering what all this stuff is that you’re getting for your hive and why you need it. What is this inner cover and why do you even need it? Depending on the type of outer cover you have, you might not...
 
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