Field Notes
The Hive Journal
Doug's notes from the beeyard — what's working, what isn't, and what's blooming.
Doug · Sep 2, 2024 · 8 min read
Why We Run Two Hive Systems, Not One
Why cedar top-bar hasn't replaced Langstroth at West City Farm — and probably won't.
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Doug · Jul 14, 2024 · 10 min read
How We Monitor for Varroa — and When We Treat
Weekly mite counts, and the specific thresholds that trigger treatment.
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Doug · May 3, 2024 · 6 min read
A Willamette Valley Forage Calendar — What's Blooming and When
A month-by-month map of what the bees are working, and why it shows up in the honey.
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