Whether you are just starting to invite bees into your garden or are an established beekeeper already reaping the sweet rewards, you know that it is important to ensure your bees are happy and healthy! Here are 7 tips…
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7 Tips for Keeping Happy and Healthy Bees
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Why a Langstroth hive?
Miller Manufacturing has centralized their line of Little Giant® beekeeping supplies around the Langstroth honeybee hive design. While there other designs for hives in the market, from top bar to native pollinator bee houses, the decision to focus the Little…
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Finding the Right Beekeeping Supplier
There are many suppliers out in the market providing beekeeping supplies. So, why – as a retailer – should you choose Little Giant®? Our partnership with our sister company Kelley Beekeeping lends us 90 years of experience in the industry!…
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Prepping for your Spring Bees
It’s almost time to order your bees! Whether you are a first-time beekeeper or seasoned BEEK, the Little Giant® line of beekeeping supplies will have your apiary up and running in no time. The Langstroth hive design is the standard…
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1, 2, 3s of Backyard Beekeeping
1. Purchase beekeeping tools Start with the basics that are integral to beekeeping, and build your toolkit as you get more familiar with your hive and the practice of beekeeping. Most experts recommend starting with two hives. Bees, most importantly,…
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