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Bee Sponsorship: Give the Gift of Conservation and Support Beekeepers
Bee sponsorship — what's behind it? Providers, costs, what you get, and whether a sponsorship actually helps bees.
September 2, 2026 · 10 min
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Tips, instructions and expertise on beekeeping: practical apiary work, bee health, harvest and marketing, nature and gardening.
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In autumn order: feeding first, then the quiet season, then treatment when the colony is broodless.
AI-generatedSeasonFall Feeding: Amounts, Timing, and the Right MethodEverything about feeding your bee colonies: sugar syrup 3:2, 15-20 kg per colony, the best feeding methods, and the optimal schedule.
BasicsBees in Winter – How Your Colonies Survive the Cold SeasonWhat do bees do in winter? How do you support your colonies properly? Everything about the winter cluster, feed, monitoring and common mistakes.
HealthWinter Treatment with Oxalic Acid - Complete Guide for BeekeepersThe winter oxalic acid treatment is crucial for healthy colonies. Trickling vs. vaporizing, product comparison, broodlessness check, and EU documentation requirements - everything you need to know.
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- SeasonAI-generatedAugust 13, 2026 · 10 minFall Feeding: Amounts, Timing, and the Right MethodEverything about feeding your bee colonies: sugar syrup 3:2, 15-20 kg per colony, the best feeding methods, and the optimal schedule.
SeasonAugust 11, 2026 · 11 minAugust: The Most Important Varroa Treatment of the YearThe August treatment against Varroa determines whether your colonies survive. Time window, formic acid 60%, and temperature requirements explained.
SeasonAugust 4, 2026 · 9 minWinter Preparations: Reducing Risks for Your BeesWinter preparations for bees: Feeding, Varroa treatment, mouse guards, and entrance reducers -- your complete guide for healthy overwintering.
SeasonJune 20, 2026 · 9 minSpring Awakening at the Beehive: What to Do NowSpring is here - learn what needs to happen at the beehive now: first inspection, recognizing winter losses, giving space, and planning the season start.
SeasonMay 12, 2026 · 9 minHeat Protection: Protecting Bees in MidsummerExtreme heat threatens bee colonies - learn how to protect your bees with shade, water supply, and ventilation when temperatures exceed 35 degrees Celsius.
SeasonApril 25, 2026 · 10 minMay: Managing Swarm Season - Techniques, Timing and ControlSwarm season in May: Learn the 7-day control cycle, recognize swarm signs early, and manage your colonies with proven techniques.
SeasonAI-generatedApril 21, 2026 · 10 minWorkshop Time: Preparing Frames and MaterialsWinter is workshop time: Wiring frames, embedding foundation, repairing hives, and preparing materials for the new season -- step by step.
SeasonMarch 27, 2026 · 10 minAnnual Beekeeping Plan: How to Plan Your Bee YearPlan your beekeeping year strategically: Month-by-month calendar, material lists, goal setting and never missing the right timing again.
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Topics at a glance
What each topic covers and where you can start.
Getting started in beekeeping, equipment and first steps.
Inspections, swarm control and colony management.
Varroa treatment, recognising and preventing diseases.
Extract, bottle and successfully sell honey.
Bee forage, nectar plants and nature-friendly beekeeping.
Forage, climate and local beekeeping conditions, from northern heathland to mountain apiaries.
More than articles
Learn, look up and calculate
- Learning paths8 courses with 76 lessons, from your first colony to selling honey, at your own pace.
- Glossary169 beekeeping terms, clearly explained.
- Varroa calculatorCalculate infestation from a powdered sugar, wash or natural mite drop sample.
- Annual plannerApiary tasks for all twelve months, organised by category.
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