Bees

If you’re considering becoming a beekeeper, you might feel completely overwhelmed by everything you need to start. It’s an amazing hobby, but starting with the …

Honey: it’s the sweet, beautiful golden liquid we enjoy with our tea, baked goods, and decadent charcuterie boards. You’ve probably seen the bear-shaped bottle of …

Honey bees are absolutely fascinating creatures. The honey bee life cycle is pretty complex. Each stage of the honey bee life cycle has its own …

You’ve probably heard a lot about pollination and pollinators at some point, but what does that mean? Pollination is an essential process that helps all …

Beekeeping has existed for thousands of years, and humans have come up with so many different ways to manage honey bees. You’ve probably spotted the …

Beekeeping is a hobby that comes with a lot of specialized equipment, even if you’re keeping your setup pretty basic. All that equipment can get …

When it comes to domestic honey bees, the hive you keep them in is a crucial piece of equipment. Most commonly, honey bees are kept …

You may not have ever considered it before, but an important aspect of raising your own bees is making sure they’re properly fed. While they …

For any beekeeper, one of the most important tools is a smoker. Smokers help make hives inspections easier by calming the bees and interrupting their …

With beekeeping becoming more and more popular, it’s not uncommon to hear about backyard beekeepers almost everywhere. You might be surprised to learn that people …