The BrianKeepsBees Blog
Plain talk about keeping bees in Colorado, from someone doing it.
Do Bees Hibernate? How Honey Bees Survive a Colorado Winter
Honey bees do not hibernate. Learn how winter clusters stay warm, why bees fly on mild Colorado days, and how beekeepers help colonies through winter.
Winter Feeding Bees in Colorado: Fondant, Sugar Cakes & Why I Use HiveAlive
Compare bee fondant, sugar cakes, candy boards, and winter patties. Learn when to feed Colorado hives, where to place feed, and why I choose HiveAlive.
Winterizing Beehives in Colorado: Moisture Wicking vs. Condensing Hives
Learn how top insulation, moisture-wicking quilt boxes, ventilation, and condensing hives handle winter moisture in Colorado beehives.
Adopt a Beehive in Colorado: A Holiday Gift for 2027
Give a Colorado hive sponsorship for the holidays, starting at $50 a year. Compare Hive Helper, Hive Share, and full Hive Adoption for spring 2027.
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Structural Honey Bee Removal in Denver
Bees in a wall, roof, or soffit? Here’s what a cutout involves, what affects the price, and what to send a beekeeper for an assessment.
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Swarm of Bees in Your Yard? What to Do in Colorado
What a swarm is, what to do right now, what never to do, and how to tell honey bees from wasps.
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Adopt a Beehive in Colorado: How Hive Sponsorship Works
How adopting a hive works, what you get, and why a named hive makes a gift people remember.
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What My First Year of Beekeeping in Colorado Taught Me
What I paid, what went wrong, and what I would tell anyone starting out along the Front Range.