Beekeeping equipment is an investment, one that you can easily protect with just a little effort. These tips will help you safeguard your investment and keep your tools safe, clean and ready for use. 1. Paint Exposed Hive Parts All...
If you’re new to beekeeping, you’ve probably purchased most of your beekeeping supplies and you’re ready to sit back and enjoy your new hobby. Don’t get too comfortable. There’s always something to do. By April, in the warmer southern climes,...
So, you think you want to become a professional beekeeper, also referred to as an apiarist? Well, you’re in luck, because beekeeping, also referred to as apiculture, can be a profitable business. If you truly love beekeeping, having a honey...
Beekeeping is a fun and rewarding hobby. It’s quite satisfying to watch your bees move from flower to flower as they work your flowers and veggies. Your garden thrives and produces, and then — of course — you get to enjoy...
In our last blog post, we went over a few of the different supplies that are found in beehives and how they can be beneficial to both bees and humans. We reviewed just how helpful beeswax and pollen both are when it comes to what they provide for both bees and humans. While these two extra ingredients are extremely beneficial, they are not the only ones that we use from the hive. In our post today we are going to visit three more components of the beehive, one of them being the most commonly thought of ingredient: honey. Aside from that, we will review the ways that royal jelly and propolis play a part in the honey making process and how they are used long after the hive has done its job.
