Beekeeping Checklists

By June, early summer is fully established across most regions of the U.S. Nectar flows are at or near their peak i...

By May, spring has fully matured across most of the U.S., and in many regions, early summer conditions are already ...

By April, spring has fully arrived across much of the U.S. Trees and wildflowers are in bloom, nectar and pollen ar...

By March, the grip of winter loosens further. Days are noticeably longer, early flowers begin to bloom, and honey b...

By February, winter is beginning to loosen its grip. Bee colonies will remain clustered, but the queen often starts...

By January, winter is now in full swing. Bee colonies remain tightly clustered, brood is minimal, and the queen is ...

By December, bee colonies are fully settled into their winter rhythm. Brood is minimal or absent, the queen reduces...

By November, bee colonies have officially transitioned into full winter mode. Queens have nearly stopped laying, br...

By October, colonies are shifting into winter mode. Queens are laying less, drones are being pushed out, and your b...

September is all about preparation. Nectar flows have slowed or stopped in many regions, colonies are raising their...

August can feel like a quieter month in the bee yard—but don’t be fooled. What you do now has a direct impact on yo...

July is a pivotal month in the beekeeping calendar. While bees are often at their busiest, nectar flow may begin to...