BeekeepingABC

What to do with crystallized honey

by Eddy

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. […]

Beekeeping

How many brood boxes should a hive have?

by Eddy

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 […]

Beekeeping

When is it too late to split a hive?

by Eddy

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 […]

All About Honey

Can you freeze honey?

by Eddy

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

Mason Jar Beekeeping Guide

by Eddy

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 […]