Prevent Swarming: Learn How to Split a Hive
Splitting your hive can be a nerve-wracking business. That’s alright. We’ve got you covered. Here’s how you go about doing one of the most important types of bee caretaking. It’s… Read more
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4 Common Hive Byproducts
Though most keepers associate apiaries with honey, bees do so much more. Hive byproducts light your home, soften your skin, keep germs away, and help boost your protein intake. Let’s… Read more
Registering Hobbyist Beehives & Other Important State Regulations
Becoming a beekeeper is an exciting decision to make, but it is also a hobby that comes with significant responsibility. When you join the community of beekeepers in your region,… Read more
Requeening Beehives: Everything You Need to Know
By Andrew Larson: For the beginner beekeeper, the thought of requeening your beloved hive might be a daunting prospect. Fear of sending the colony into turmoil, rejection of the new… Read more
Why Beekeeping? There’s More To It Than The Honey
By Andrew Larson: No doubt about it, bees are a hot topic lately. Whether it is in the ranching, gardening, or permaculture world it seems like interest in wonders of… Read more
Historic Uses of Honey
Written by Ruth O’Neill: Humans have been collecting honey for 9,000 years, perhaps longer, primarily for food or drink, but also for medicines, cosmetics, and as a preservative. Some of… Read more
Bee-Friendly Flowers
Written by Ruth O’Neill. Beyond their economic utility as pollinators, honey bees are fascinating animals to watch as they go about their daily routine of foraging for pollen and nectar…. Read more
Backyard Beekeeping Supplies List
Exactly how much stuff does it take to become a beekeeper? And what is all of it used for? We pulled together a pretty comprehensive list of the beekeeping supplies… Read more
