Thursday, February 18, 2021

Our Online Courses Are 50% For A Limited Time

 



Only 30 days until Spring! Hard to believe with the crazy winter weather that has paralyzed the US over the last week. My brother lives in the deep south and last night he lost power from an ice storm and a limb fell on his truck.

So many people are worried about their bees making it through this snow and ice and very cold temperatures. So many people want to know what they can do now to help their bees in the winter. There is really not much to do, maybe wrap the hive and certainly make sure there is a Winter-Bee-Kind as a food source on top. Otherwise, we just have to hope they will make it.

Those who have not taken a class and did not manage their colonies correctly during the summer and fall are likely the ones who will lose the most hives this winter. It is so important to take a beekeeping course so you can avoid common mishaps. I've produced a new video today encouraging new beginners to take a class to avoid these mishaps.

We've been struggling whether we could afford to offer 50% off our online courses again for 2021 as we did for a few months in 2020. But, we decided to show our desire to help beekeepers learn and also have a hobby to enjoy during the pandemic. Most club classes and college courses are still iffy due to COVID-19, so we are once again offering all online courses at 50% February 18 - April 18th. Take advantage of this offer now!

Save the travel expenses of hotels, gas and food. No juggling schedules. Study at your own pace, when you have time. Study in the safety and comfort of your home. You will receive download instructions on your receipt/invoice after purchase. Select your 50% OFF courses below:










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Backyard Beekeeping: Everything You Need To Know To Start Your First Hive
IT'S FINALLY HERE! So many of our customers have wanted us to write a book on beekeeping and we did! Backyard Beekeeping, Everything You Need to Know to Start Your First Hive. Copyright 2020 by Rockridge Press. 160 pgs.
 
We will sign your book when you order it from our website.

 
“The popularity of beekeeping is surging across the country―as an enjoyable hobby, source of delicious honey, and a way to help address the alarming decline in pollinators. David and Sheri Burns have written a comprehensive guide to getting started in beekeeping in an easygoing style that is chock-full of accurate and up-to-date information. If you’re thinking of keeping bees in your backyard or on the roof of your apartment building, or even if you already have a hive or two, this will be a very useful book for you.” ―Gene E. Robinson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Don't Let The Complexity Of Beekeeping Overwhelm You

 


Hello from Long Lane Honey Bee Farms, we are David and Sheri Burns.

Beekeeping does not have to be so overwhelming. Let's face it, after going through 2020 we've been overwhelmed enough. Beekeeping should be a relaxing hobby, something to get our mind off of all the crazy stuff that's happening around us. There are so many different opinions about which hive to start with, how to treat for mites, how to harvest honey, how to overwinter your hive and on and on it goes.

The saying goes, "Ask 9 beekeepers a question and you'll get 10 answers". Google and YouTube are filled with tons of content of beekeepers giving their take on it, making it even more confusing for the new beginner.

You can spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to figure beekeeping out. Certainly trying to learn all you can is a great idea but you can receive so much contrasting information which can cause you to go down the wrong path if you are not careful.

We've spent the last decade and a half helping new beginners get started in beekeeping. The simplest way is to start with a starter hive and a package of bees and you're off to the races. Do not expect to learn everything before you start. Just learn enough to start by taking our Online Basic Beekeeping Course. Here's a summary of how to start in Beekeeping in 2021 in 4 simple steps:

1. Take our Online Basic Beginner's Course....click here
2. Purchase our Starter Hive Kit...click here
3. Pick up your package of bees and mated queen at the end of April.
4. Sign up for our beekeeping mentorship/coaching program and enjoy having our EAS Certified Master Beekeeper, David Burns, at your finger tips when you are totally lost as to what to do next.

Our starter kit is a great way to get you going. Here's what's included, for those of you who love details:

Our Quarantine Hobby Hive takes all the stress out of getting started in beekeeping providing you with a completely assembled and painted starter hive, and a 3 pound package of bees with a mated queen (hives are shipped, you pick up bees in spring).


The hive is shipped soon after you place your order, but the bees must be picked up at our farm in central Illinois in late April. (see below for more info). This hive comes with: 1 bottom board, one deep hive body containing 10 wooden frames with foundation, beeswax coated, one inner cover, one telescoping top cover with metal covering (metal type varies) and a front entrance reducer. Foundations color varies.  You may need additional equipment. You can either choose individual items (we suggest a smoker, hat with veil and hive tool) and more deeps and supers as your hive expands in the summer. 

**This kit also comes with an autographed copy of The Book: Backyard Beekeeping, Everything You Need To Know to Start Your First Hive, by David & Sheri Burns**!!

Package Bee Information - Please read thoroughly before purchase. 
3 lb package of bees with mated queen. Italian. Limited Quantity. PICK UP AT OUR TRAINING CENTER IN FAIRMOUNT IL ONLY (we are 25 miles east of Champaign-Urbana, 2 and1/2 hours south of Chicago, 1 and 1/2 hours west of Indianapolis). We do not ship bees. Pick up tentatively 4/24/21
Winter-Bee-Kinds
Keep winter-bee-kinds on your hives until spring. Your bees are enjoying them. Don't stop feeding now. We still have a few available but we are almost sold out for the season until next winter.



NEW BEEKEEPING VIDEO

Watch our new beekeeping video below about how you can keep your bees strong during the last few weeks of winter.