Why Have Bees On the Homestead? Homesteaders, Preppers, Survivalists & Others Can Benefit From Bees. Having Bees on the homestead or in a small backyard add so much value to the home. In a world that seems crazy in some respects, people are interested in finding ways to become more self-sufficient. Homesteading as a means of enjoyment […]
One Emergency Method of Feeding Bees in Winter
Reasons for Feeding Bees in Winter In a perfect situation, honey bees work throughout the warm months. They collect pollen and nectar. The nectar is converted into honey and stored for Winter. A healthy honey bee colony in a region with plenty of nectar sources should be able to sustain the cold months with their […]
Choosing the Best Flowers For Bees & Other Pollinators
Choosing Flowers For Honey Bees Do you enjoy spending a relaxing afternoon thumbing through seed catalogs. I do. I am always wanting to try new varieties of plants. And being a beekeeper, I like to choose the best flowers for honey bees. Planting for bees and other pollinators is a very earth friendly thing to […]
How to Move A Beehive : What You Need to Know
How to Move a Beehive to a New Location At some time in your beekeeping journey, you will wish one of your beehives (or more than one) was in a different spot. Knowing how to move a beehive to a new location is a valuable skill. The process requires some thought and planning. Let’s explore the […]
Queen Cells In The Beehive
What to Do With Queen Cells In The Beehive? Finding queen cells in the beehive is exciting for any beekeeper. If you are new to beekeeping, you may wonder what the heck is this? It’s true, the site of large peanut shaped cells can be perplexing the first time you see them. However, once you realize what queen […]
How to Make a Pollen Feeder for Bees
An Easy & Inexpensive Way to Make a Pollen Feeder It is a common practice for beekeepers to offer pollen or pollen substitutes to honey bee colonies. This gives the hcolony a boost at certain times of the year. A drought may cause a lack of natural pollen or rapidly building early Spring colonies may […]
The Role of the Queen Bee-Demystified
What is The Role of the Queen Bee? Ask anyone this question, ” If you could become any bee in the hive, which one would you choose?” Most people would chose to be the queen bee. Why? Because, the role of the queen bee is thought to involve being “in charge”. If you have to […]
Choosing the Best Types of Beehives
Exploring the Different Types of Beehives If you are a beekeeper, your honey bees need somewhere to live. A major decision for each beekeeper involves choosing a beehive type for your apiary. In the United States, the majority of beekeepers use one of 3 types of beehives. And, some beekeepers choose to use more than […]
How to Set Up A Bee Yard-Things You Need to Know
How to Set Up a Bee Yard – The Decisions New beekeepers have so many important decisions to make. The whole process can feel overwhelming. In addition to buying equipment and ordering bees, we must consider how to set up a bee yard properly. Good beehive placement is a key factor in good beekeeping. The greater the […]
Everything You Want to Know About Catching Bee Swarms
The Excitement of Catching a Swarm of Bees Nothing is more exciting to a beekeeper than catching a swarm of bees. This is especially true if you are new to beekeeping. However, even those of us with years of experience must admit that a large honey bee swarm gets our heart beating – just a little […]