Lynne Tau · YIYA Press

Lynne Tau · YIYA Press

Journal designer. I build tools for people who actually use them — in the field, in the garden, at the hive. YIYA Press.

Beekeeper's Spring Journal -
 
Beekeeper's Spring Journal - 8.5x11 Hive Inspection Log with Varroa Mite Tracking, Swarm Prevention Calendar & Queen Log | Vol.1 of Apiary Log Series: Glove-Friendly Colony Log - 110 PagesLynne TauPaperbackA field journal built around how beekeeping actually works — season by season, hive by hive. The Beekeeper's Spring Journal is Vol. 1 of the Apiary Log Series — a 3-volume system designed around the real rhythm of the beekeeping year. Spring is the most demanding season: swarm prevention, queen monitoring, first Varroa assessments, and population buildup all compress into a critical 10-week window. This journal was built for exactly that. Designed for the hive, not the desk. At 8.5x11", every field, checkbox, and writing line is sized for use with work gloves on. Wide line spacing, oversized checkboxes, and high-contrast fine-line layout mean you can record accurately in direct sunlight, next to an open hive. No need to remove your gloves to keep a complete record. Built around a dedicated Varroa risk system. Every inspection page includes a large-format mite count field and a 5-level visual risk bar (Manageable to Critical), based on Honey Bee Health Coalition guidelines. A single count tells you little. The trend across a season tells you everything. Calibrated specifically for spring. Inspection pages cover spring tasks: queen sighting, laying pattern (Solid / Egg Only / Spotty / Drone / None), Varroa count, population and temperament scales, disease signs (EFB/AFB, Chalkbrood, Sacbrood, Nosema), feeding, treatment, and frame changes. What's inside — 80 inspection pages + 30 bonus pages: * Hive ID Index — register each colony with hive type, queen source, breed, and age. One consistent ID tracks every colony across all 80 inspection pages. * Key Events Index — flag critical treatments, queen events, or unusual findings and locate any record in seconds. * Season at a Glance — 3-month undated calendar with inspection scheduling, Varroa season targets, and season goals. * 6-Week Swarm Prevention Calendar — daily cells record hive inspected, temperature, and queen cells found. Weekly summary tracks swarm events across all colonies. * Queen Introduction Log (8 events) — tracks each introduction from cage placement through Day 3 and Day 7 acceptance checks: queen source, breed, cage type, outcome. * Bloom & Nectar Flow Tracker — March, April, May + Season Overview — forager activity scale, shade-when-blooming plant grid, blank rows for local species, and season summary for next year's planning. * Pre-Season Equipment Checklist — protective gear, hive tools, Varroa monitoring kit, treatment supplies with expiry date fields, and a signature line for shared apiary management. * Varroa Reference + Field Reference — threshold table, field symbol guide, temperature quick reference, and syrup mixing ratios. Shared across all three volumes. Treatment records that hold up to scrutiny. In regions where veterinary oversight of Varroa treatments is required — UK, EU, and increasingly North America — treatment records may be requested as documentation. The treatment fields, Varroa count progression, and Equipment Checklist together form a complete paper trail. Built to connect across all three seasons. Vol. 3 contains an Annual Colony Summary page for the year-end view of each colony. All three volumes together form a continuous record from spring buildup through winter preparation. Professional matte cover. Clean, functional layout. Complete the series: Beekeeper's Summer Journal (Vol. 2) and Beekeeper's Fall & Winter Journal (Vol. 3) available separately on Amazon.
Beekeeper's Summer Journal
Beekeeper's Fall & Winter Journal
 
Beekeeper's Fall & Winter Journal - 8.5x11 Hive Inspection Log with Winterization Protocol, Annual Colony Summary & Year in Review | Vol.3 of Apiary Log Series: Glove-Friendly Hive Log - 110 PagesLynne TauPaperbackEvery colony you lose in January was a decision you made in October. The Beekeeper's Fall & Winter Journal is Vol. 3 of the Apiary Log Series — the close-out volume covering the most consequential season of the beekeeping year. Fall is when Varroa treatments must be timed precisely, food stores assessed honestly, and queen replacement decisions made before the window closes. Winter is when you plan the operation that determines your entire next year. Designed for the hive, not the desk. At 8.5x11", every field, checkbox, and writing line is sized for use with work gloves on. Wide line spacing, oversized checkboxes, and high-contrast fine-line layout mean you can record accurately next to an open hive. No need to remove your gloves to keep a complete record. Two inspection formats in one volume. 60 full-detail fall inspection pages (Sep–Nov) cover queen status, Varroa count, disease signs, feeding, and treatment. 8 streamlined winter monitoring pages (Dec–Feb) are built for heft checks and mite drop board readings — the only data worth collecting when the cluster must not be broken below 50°F. What's inside — 68 inspection pages + 42 bonus pages: * Hive ID Index — register each colony with hive type, queen source, breed, and age. One consistent ID tracks every colony across all inspection pages. * Key Events Index — flag critical treatments, queen events, or unusual findings and locate any record in seconds. * Season at a Glance — 6-month undated calendar (Sep–Feb) with inspection scheduling, Varroa season targets, and season goals. * Winterization Protocol (4 hives) — per-hive record of final mite count, pre-winter treatment and post-treatment recount, food stores assessment, and physical preparation checklist: entrance reducer, mouse guard, top ventilation, hive strapping, insulation, and Varroa floor status. * Annual Colony Summary (8 colonies) — full-year performance ratings across spring buildup, honey production, temperament, Varroa resistance, and overall health. Records peak mite count, total yield, swarm events, and next-season decisions: keep or requeen, continue or combine. * Next Season Planning (8 pages) — apiary goals, hive number targets, queen replacement schedule with breed and supplier planning, equipment and treatment purchase list, apiary layout changes, and free planning pages. * Final Varroa Treatment Log (4 sections) — autumn treatment log (20 events with pre/post counts), dedicated broodless-period vaporisation log with broodless confirmation, winter mite drop board monitoring, and spring readiness recount. * Year in Review (4 pages) — apiary overview with colonies, yield, losses, and peak Varroa counts across all three seasons. Best and most challenging colony analysis, what worked / what to change, and multi-year comparison table. * Varroa Reference + Field Reference — threshold table, field symbol guide, temperature quick reference, and syrup mixing ratios. Shared across all three volumes. Treatment records that hold up to scrutiny. In regions where veterinary oversight of Varroa treatments is required — UK, EU, and increasingly North America — the Final Varroa Treatment Log and Winterization Protocol together form a complete autumn compliance record. The volume that closes the loop. The Annual Colony Summary and Year in Review are designed to be read alongside Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 — Varroa trends, yield comparisons, and colony decisions all become visible across the full year when the three volumes are used together. Professional matte cover. Clean, functional layout. Also available: Beekeeper's Spring Journal (Vol. 1) and Beekeeper's Summer Journal (Vol. 2) on Amazon.