Beekeeping 101
Should I Paint My Beehive?
(Do It!)
Painting your hives has the primary benefit of protecting your equipment from the elements and extending their useful life. There are other reasons you might want to paint them.
Start Smart With Honey Bees
Tips for beginning beekeepers
Should I Paint My Beehive?
Beekeeping 101
Beekeeping As A Hobby
(Is Right 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.
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.
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.
General Beekeeping
What Is Honeycomb? (Talking Beeswax)
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.
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.
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?
General Beekeeping
Beekeeping On A Budget
(Money Saving Tips)
Beginning beekeeping can get rather expensive. Here are some suggestions on how to grow your apiary without breaking your bank account.
General Beekeeping
Record Keeping For Beekeepers
(A Guide To Why, What & How)
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.
Bees
Varroa Mites: A Complete Treatment Guide
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.
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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