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.
Comb honey is the purest form of raw honey. We’ll explain how easy it is to enjoy this delicious honey, wax and all.
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.
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.
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?
Beginning beekeeping can get rather expensive. Here are some suggestions on how to grow your apiary without breaking your bank account.
Record keeping helps you learn about your bees and manage your colonies more efficiently, You can create your own, use a template or try a mobile app.
The aptly named Varroa destructor mite is virtually unavoidable. Learn how to monitor and manage it to minimize its impact and maintain healthy, surviving colonies.
Beginning beekeeper kits include a fairly standard list of items. Here’s what you can expect to get and one major change we would make.
Harsh winter weather stresses your bees. Keeping your local climate in mind, take these steps to help your colony survive until spring.
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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