Bees are in danger of becoming extinct. There are colonies of bees disappearing all over the world. Whether it’s from pesticides, weather changes, or the “unknown”, this is a serious problem. Bees are responsible for helping to pollinate 2/3 of the fruit and vegetables we eat. Every zucchini, pumpkin or tomato you eat is because of the… [read more]
How To Render Beeswax
This is our first year harvesting honey from our bees. While we had bees last year, the colony split and swarmed so many times that we did not feel like we could gather the honey they made. So, I was really excited when we harvested just 4 of the 10 frames and reaped just under… [read more]
Beekeeping 101- What To Know Before You Start Raising Bees
Honey bees and beekeeping are becoming another popular hobby, next to keeping chickens. Bees are fun, rather easy to care for, and you get honey. There ARE some things you need to know before you get going as a beekeeper, however. Understanding what you are getting into before you see visions of golden goodness of honey… [read more]
Pick Up Beekeeping As A Hobby & The Bees Will Thank You!
Pick Up Beekeeping As A Hobby & The Bees Will Thank You! I want to be transparent with all of you and let you know when my husband first told me we were going to start Beekeeping I was a little scared and quite concerned I remembered getting stung as a child and really had… [read more]