The ABC's of Beekeeping
You can find all the information you need about bees and the art of beekeeping on the Internet. Essentially, anything you want to know about starting this activity is out there on a certain website. However, sorting through all this data to get what you need can be difficult; not […]
How to Use a Bee Smoker As a beekeeper, there are several tools that you must use to keep your hive in perfect shape. One of them is a bee smoker. Even with the gentlest bees, you still need to have a smoker nearby. You’ll probably realize that you need […]
Crystallized honey is still good to use. Some people believe that once honey crystallizes, this is a sign that it’s gone bad and needs to be thrown away. However, the opposite is true. Crystallization happens over time naturally or when the temperature drops as a way to preserve good honey. […]
How Many Brood Boxes should a Hive Have? Setting up a new hive isn’t easy, especially for a beginner beekeeper. After buying all the necessary equipment, there’s still the question of whether you want to use all your brood boxes and supers or not. Offering the bees a place to […]
The cost of the bees themselves is something that every beekeeper is aware of when they want to start a new colony. This is why beekeepers should make sure that they’ve picked the right time to split a hive before it’s too late. Splitting is a cost-efficient way of establishing […]
Yes, honey can be frozen. It’s actually a fantastic method of storing large amounts of honey, as at appropriate temperatures, the honey won’t crystallise, bacterial growth will be inhibited, and the nutrient content and flavor won’t be affected. Raw honey doesn’t go bad like other types of food. It has […]
Beekeeping is a rewarding, enviromentally beneficial hobby to take part in. Not only do you help the world continue to function by harboring little pollenators, you also get the enjoy the fruits of their labor! Think of Honey as a little “thank you” gift for keeping your bees happy and […]
