Beekeeping is a very rewarding hobby. Just think about all that delicious, golden honey flowing...mmm! But those of us who have been keeping bees for a while know that you eventually need to start ...

Naaman Gambill, 33, runs a local beekeeping supply store called—what else?—the Hive. A resident of Roscoe Village, he got his first hands-on experience with honeybees on his family’s Indiana farm.

In winter months, closely monitor weight of honey bee hives to avoid starvation. Take advantage of 50-plus degree days by feeding hives that lack food stores then.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For most of the United States, spring has finally sprung. But it ...