Blackland Prairie Bees
I'm a new beekeeper with bees located in the "Blackland Prairie" region of Central Texas, including Hutto, TX and Cameron, TX. I'm using Layens Hives (although experimenting eventually with other "alternative" hives). I'm committed to natural, treatment-free beekeeping for the best and healthiest honey.
I provide local honey, swarm removals, and hive management for Ag exemption.
When Bees Attack: This could save your life!
The Problem with "Hot" Honey: Toxic Snow on the Prairie May 10 2025
Are My Layens Hives Queenright? Spring Inspection & Honey Flow Update! May 7 2025
First Spring Inspection of 2 Layens Hives March 22, 2025
Splitting One Hive to Save Another
Hot Time in the Bee Yard Pt 2 Nov 16 2024
Hot Time in the Bee Yard Pt 1 Nov 16 2024
Colter's Rob-out Nov 12 2024
Winterizing my Pasture Hives Nov 6 2024
Winterizing the Garden Hive Nov 4 2024
Breaking my Own Rules -- Removing a colony that was sprayed!
Two Strong Hives and an unmourned death Aug 10 2024
Inspecting my Golden Hive and a Nuc Aug 10 2024
Inspecting my Treatment-free Layens hive at the Peterson Community Garden Aug 10 2024
When Beekeeping throws you a Curveball: Taranov Split from Golden Hive June 1 2024
Removing a Massive Bee Colony from an old Barn May 27 2024
Upgrading a Strong Colony to a Larger Layens Hive, May 25 2024
Introducing Future Beekeepers to Layens Hive Beekeeping April 11 2024
Removing Bees from a Water Meter -- from Start to Finish - May 11 2024
Inspection of My Pasture Hives May 11 2024
Bees In Fallen Branch May 12 2024
Transforming a Defensive Hive: Losing a Nuc, Pulling honey, and Queen Hunting - June 12, 2023
Prepping my Layens Garden Hive for the Flow March 16 2024
Prepping my Layens "Pasture Hives" for the Nectar Flow March 16 2024
Preparing my Layens "Golden Hive" for the Nectar Flow Mar 16 2024
Assembling Foundationless Frames for Layens Beehives
Pasture Hives First Spring Inspection Feb 24, 2024
Garden Hive First Spring Inspection Feb 24, 2024