Honey
Why Is Comb Honey So Expensive?
(vs. Jar Honey)
Honeycomb (or comb honey) is more expensive to buy than liquid honey due to its higher production costs and factors of supply and demand.
Start Smart With Honey Bees
Tips for beginning beekeepers
Why Is Comb Honey So Expensive?
Beekeeping 101
Is Beekeeping Dangerous?
Beekeeping is not considered especially dangerous, but it does entail some physical hazards and risks you should recognize.
General Beekeeping
What Do Honey Bees Eat?
Honey bees collect pollen (protein), nectar (carbs), and water as primary food sources and use them as building blocks for honey, bee bread, and royal jelly.
Beekeeping 101
What Is A Bee Smoker?
(A Must-Have Beekeeping Tool)
Every beekeeper needs a bee smoker. We’ll describe this all-important tool and explain how it works, how to light it, when to use it and how to maintain it.
General Beekeeping
How To Protect Beehives From Bears
(Set Up An Electric Fence)
Bears can wreak havoc on your bees and hives. An electric fence is the best way to protect your apiary. This is how electric fences work and how to set one up.
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.
Beekeeping 101
11 Best Beekeeping Books (Updated 2020)
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.
Beekeeping 101
How Much Does It Cost To Start Beekeeping?
(2021)
The minimum cost to start beekeeping with one beehive is about $725 for the first year. Choices you make can have a large impact. Check out our cost calculator to help you budget.
Beekeeping 101
Get Bees Out Of Honey Supers
(Make Honey Harvesting Easier)
When it’s time to harvest honey, you will need to remove capped honey frames from the hive and leave the bees behind. Here are several methods/devices to use.
Bees
11 Best Plants For Honey Bees
(And 5 To Avoid)
A honeybee garden that provides pollen and nectar rich plants throughout the year may give your colonies the boost they need. Here are plants to consider.
About Us
I’m Melanie Howard. My husband, Jim, and I want to share with you everything we’ve learned about beekeeping since we started our hobby. Maybe the the ups and downs we’ve experienced can help you along the way.
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