I’ve worked with multiple honey bee breeds over the years, both directly in my own hives and through discussions with other beekeepers managing colonies in different climates and conditions....
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I’ve been keeping bees for several years now, and this is an issue I’ve personally encountered both in my own hives and when helping newer beekeepers troubleshoot harvest problems. Honey that...
Beekeeping is an exciting and highly educating experience. Although you need to put quite some effort into it, managing a healthy hive, observing your bees and constantly learning new things about...
Swarming season means it is time for honeybees to reproduce. Swarming takes place for more than two to three weeks at a time. Sometimes there are after-swarms which are secondary swarms that occur...
I’ve encountered dead bees in and around hives many times over the years, and it never gets easier to see. In some cases, losses are gradual and expected, but in others, the signs point to...
The honey that most of us are familiar with is golden, thick, and syrupy. It’s easy to spread on toast or stir into tea, and we think of it as a sweet treat. It’s a delicious addition to cakes,...