Getting Started
Beekeeping As A Hobby
(Is It For You?)
There are a lot of great reasons to take up beekeeping as a hobby. We’ll tell you what you need to know if you’re considering it.
Melanie May 8, 2020
Beekeeping As A Hobby
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Beekeeping Equipment
What Is A Horizontal Hive?
A horizontal hive is generally a single-box beehive designed so that honey bees build their comb structures along a horizontal path rather than vertically. We cover the common types you’ll find and their pros and cons.
Jim March 31, 2020
General Beekeeping
Is Beekeeping Agriculture?
Yes. Beekeeping (technically called “apiculture”) is considered a form of agriculture based on standard definitions and everyday usage. Beekeeping is also treated as agriculture (or farming) by the Federal and State governments via regulation and tax codes.
Jim March 10, 2020
Bees
11 Best Plants For Honey Bees
(And 5 To Avoid)
A honey bee garden that provides pollen and nectar rich plants throughout the year may give your colonies the boost they need. Here are plants to consider.
Jim February 5, 2020
General Beekeeping
The 10 Best Beekeeping Books
Educating yourself is one of the important steps in beginning beekeeping. These are books we own and use. All of them are written by noted experts in the field.
Jim January 10, 2020
Honey
How To Eat Honeycomb
Yes, It’s Edible!
Comb honey is the purest form of raw honey. We’ll explain how easy it is to enjoy this delicious honey, wax and all.
Melanie November 25, 2019
Beeswax
What Is Honeycomb?
Honeycomb is the six-sided wax cells built by bees to store pollen, nectar and honey. It’s also used to raise brood. Learn about its construction and uses.
Melanie November 17, 2019
Getting Started
How To Start Beekeeping (In 2020)
You want to become a beekeeper. Let’s go over information you need to get started properly. We’ll discuss when to begin and what you should get.
Melanie November 11, 2019
Honey
What Is Raw Honey?
(Besides Delicious)
Raw honey is honey just the way the bees made it. It is unheated/unpasteurized and unfiltered. Learn how it differs from what’s on your supermarket shelf.
Jim October 29, 2019
Beekeeping Equipment
Why Are Beekeeping Suits White?
(Hot Summers, Anyone?)
Are beekeeping suits white because bees associate dark colors with bears? Or maybe because white absorbs less heat from the sun and summers can be darn hot?
Jim October 21, 2019
About Us
I’m Melanie Howard. My husband, Jim, and I want to share with you everything we’ve learned about beekeeping since we were newbies 6 years ago. Maybe the the ups and downs we’ve experienced can help you along the way.
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