Is Beekeeping An Expensive Hobby? 19 Important Factors To Consider
Not knowing the start up costs and ongoing expenses as a beginning beekeeper is the most common complaint from experienced beekeepers. Don’t get me wrong, beekeepers love working with bees, but its...
As a new beekeeper its perfectly natural to look forward to your first harvest of honey. But its probably best to temper your excitement with realistic expectations of how much honey a new colony can...
Looking after your honeybees over the winter can be a painful endeavour. Your bees will not find your curiosity very welcome when inspecting your bees in the winter. Do bees sting in cold weather?...
How Long Does It Take For Bees To Make Honeycomb? Hate Waiting?
Honeybees are such amazing and versatile creatures. The way they can produce such efficient combs to store their honey, nectar, larvae, and pollen is quite a marvel. How long does it take for bees...
Can You Keep Bees Without Harvesting Honey? What, Don’t Like Honey?
A common topic discussed in beekeeping circles is whether it’s a good idea to raise honeybees but not collect their honey. Some hobbyists prefer a hands-off approach and wish to support pollination...
How many times can you harvest honey in a year? Is It Capped?
One of the most important aspects of beekeeping is the honey flow. How often can I realistically harvest honey in a season and how much will I get. Like any beekeeper, I want to raise healthy and...
