Athena's Bees

New England Beekeeping journal for hives in New Hampshire's northern climate.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

An Orange Colored Sky

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One morning at our Ferncroft home in Wonalancet an odd, amber glow from outside illuminated our bedroom through its big farm windows. I was ...
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Outside The Hive Inspections

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Some good options I have found in preparing for a hive inspection or if I feel I need to get out to the apiary but the weather isn't c...
Monday, May 19, 2025

Dandelions

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It's been a long, long, winter. So happy to see colors in nature again. Many of us had significant hive losses and for myself this is t...
Tuesday, June 18, 2024

HEAT WAVES, BEEKEEPING, AND YOUR BEES

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Beekeeper Safety: Hold off on inspections, etc. ▪ Here is a link to the CDC page Heat and Outdoor Workers . ▪ Hydrate before you...
Sunday, June 2, 2024

How Many Hives is Too Many?

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Navigating this can be tricky for a beekeeper. A land’s carrying capacity for beehives depends on many factors. Here are some answers to que...
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