Extracting honey is one of the most rewarding parts of beekeeping. Every aspiring beekeeper dreams of the day when their hard work will yield delicious honey! When you’re ready to get the honey...
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One of the very first tasks a beekeeper will do is mix sugar water for the colony once it arrives in the spring. Feeding new bees as they adjust to their new home gives them the energy they need to...
Whether it’s time for another routine hive inspection or the time has come to collect frames of honey to harvest, beekeepers should try to minimize their impact on bees during their interactions....
How Often Should I Inspect My Beehive? Hint: Don’t Overdo It
If you’ve been learning about beekeeping even for a short amount of time, you understand the importance of beehive inspections. You should inspect your beehive on a regular basis to understand how...
How Much Time Does Beekeeping Take? It’s More Than You Think
You’ve been learning about beekeeping and you’re considering starting a hive. But before you do, you’ll want to consider how much time beekeeping takes. Like any hobby, beekeeping requires time...
If you’ve ever thought about how tiny insects are able to fill an entire jar of honey, you’re not alone. Thankfully, these little insects work as a community of thousands to coordinate this...