Bees do a great job of caring for themselves, but as beekeepers, it is still important to check your beehives periodically for issues that may arise within the colony. When you are ready to go into your hive, be sure that you know what you look for in your hive inspection. What Do You Need […]
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3 Steps for Preparing Honeybees for Winter
The cold weather is creeping in and that means that it is time to start getting the homestead ready for the cooler months. If you are a beekeeper, then this includes preparing honeybees for winter. Bees do a good job of taking care of themselves, but it is still a good idea for you to […]
Beginner Beekeeper? Here are 10 Things You Should Know
So you want to become a beekeeper? That’s amazing! I’m always excited to hear about new beekeepers! However, I hate to see excited “newbees” jump in without the knowledge that they need to be successful and raise a healthy hive. That’s why I’m going to talk to you about the things to know as a […]
Growing Herbs for Bees
Herbs are very beneficial for honey bees in the homestead apiary! Learn which flowering and medicinal herbs for bees you should grow in your garden. The buzzing of pollinators in a garden—it’s a sound every gardener loves to hear in the spring. It means healthy plants and vegetables will soon arrive, and our little bee […]
Who Needs a Fairy Garden When You Can Have a Bee Kingdom? (with Video)
Raising kids on a farm is an ultimate experiment? Well, just add bees to that experiment and see what happens – a bee kingdom! Ok, ok it’s not as scary as what it sounds. In fact, I’m intrigued with the fascination and bond that raising kids around beehives does to them. My youngest showed an […]
Easy Ways to Protect Bees: Saving the World, One Bee at a Time
It doesn’t take much to save the world, one bee at a time! Here are some very simple tips you can do to protect bees on your homestead. “Saving the world, one bee at a time!” That is what a lady told me as I got out of my car. She must have noticed my […]