From the Apiary
Real-world field notes, production updates, and beekeeper education — straight from our working yards.
This is our living journal. Here we share hive management, queen production, seasonal conditions, and the realities of operating a commercial apiary.
From Our Yards
Beekeeper Notes
Seasonal field notes and day-to-day hive management from our working yards.
Education
Practical guidance, techniques, and fundamentals for beekeepers at every stage.
Production Updates
Honey flows, queen production, and operational updates from the apiary.
Meet the Beekeepers
The people behind Selby Apiaries and the work happening in the field.
Latest Field Notes
Queen and Package Availability!
Spring Queen & Package Availability — April 1 Start Our Spring 2026 queens and packages will be ready starting the first week of April. All mated queen orders will begin shipping the first week of April, aligned with seasonal conditions and production windows....
Installing Your First Package of Bees
Installing your first package is one of the most important moments in starting a hive. A strong start sets the tone for the entire season. Here’s how we recommend hobbyist beekeepers approach package installation. --- Before You Begin Make sure your hive is fully...
Spring Yard Check – Early Season Notes
We’re starting early-season checks in the yards as temperatures allow. These inspections help us assess colony strength, brood patterns, and overall health as we plan for spring build-up. We’ll be sharing ongoing notes from the apiary as the season progresses.
How Our Apiary Operates
These three systems work together inside our operation — from colony management to pollination to honey production.
Bees
Our breeding, hive management, and colony health practices — straight from the field.
Pollination
How our colonies support agriculture and how pollination fits into our operation.
Honey
From nectar flow to extraction — where our honey begins and how it’s produced.