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Blue and yellow beehives covered with snow in an apiary

What Should I Be Doing in My Apiary This Month? January

Happy New Year! January is an exciting month in beekeeping because the end of winter is in sight! Just a couple of months ago it felt like there was plenty of time to complete all of your winter…

Hives lined up along a hillside.

What Should I Be Doing in My Apiary This Month? November

November is when the nights start to get cold, and we can now say the bees are in winter mode. Daytime temperatures are usually warm enough that there will be flight activity, but as the sun sets and…

Red maple flowers on bare branches against blue sky; text "Maple in Bloom" at top

What Should I Be Doing in My Apiary This Month? February

February in North Carolina might be considered the beginning of the beekeeping season, at least in most areas of the state. The maples should start to bloom, as well as some of the ornamental fruit…

Hexagon logo with bee and text "B•E•E•S" and "BEEKEEPERS EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM"

2025 Online BEES School Starting in January

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for those interested in pursuing beekeeping as a hobby, or new beekeepers hoping to further advance their knowledge. NC State Apiculture program is…