Work Bees Smarter Not Harder
Posted by Certified Master Beekeeper David Burns on 23rd Jan 2019
We are David and Sheri Burns from Long Lane Honey Bee Farms, www.honeybeesonline.com. It's cold outside and snowy, but spring is less than 2 months away, just 58 days.
Don't be fooled into thinking you do not need to take a class on beekeeping. So many beekeepers lose their hives their first year from mistakes that could have been avoided. You are investing hundreds of dollars into beekeeping, don't lose it all by trying to save $69 by not taking a class. Your bees deserve the best of you.
You might think of bees as just a bug, but they are more. A colony is a single organism that
needs cared for and managed correctly just like a cat or dog.
If you are not properly educated in how to keep bees, you may not be aware of how sick your bees might be.
You can take your cat or dog to the veterinarian, but you can't take your hive to the vet. You need to...READ MORE
Here Is An Example Of One Of Our Online Classes, A Day In The Apiary:
Day In The Apiary
In this online course, you'll spend time with David as he teaches you in the bee yard from the comfort of your home.
ONLINE COURSES:
A Day In The Apiary With David
Getting Your Bees Through The Winter
Queen Rearing: How to raise your own queens
Or Take An In-House Class At Our Location:
January 26 Basic Beekeeping only a few spots open!
Many more classes available by clicking here.
ORDER YOUR HIVES EARLY!
You might think of bees as just a bug, but they are more. A colony is a single organism that needs cared for and managed correctly just like a cat or dog. If you are not properly educated you really aren't aware of how sick your bees might be. You can take your cat or dog to the veterinarian, but you can't take your hive to the vet...READ MORE
Don't wait until spring to order your hive. It's much better to order your equipment before the spring rush. Now is a perfect time to make your choices and secure what you need.
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Freedom Kit with bees is our kit for the serious beekeeper...Read more
How Many Hives Should You Start With? The average backyard hobbyist should always start with 2 or more. Why? With two hives, you can compare...Read More
How Close To The House Can I Put My Hives? This and 18 other questions are answered here...Read more
YOU ARE GOING TO NEED HELP SOONER OR LATER
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There are so many different opinions about keeping bees. It can be so confusing. Be sure you know all you need to know about beekeeping. Sign up for one of our classes or sign up for our mentorship program. Click below:
Beekeeping Classes Beekeeping Mentorship
We are glad you are keeping bees or thinking about it. Thank you for supporting our family business for all your beekeeping needs.
Sincerely,
David and Sheri Burns
Long Lane Honey Bee Farms
217-427-2678
New 2019 Hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - Noon
Saturday - 9am-Noon