Honeybees really are amazing and versatile creatures. It still surprises me how a colony of tiny insects can produce so much honey and beeswax in such a short period of time. But how long does it take for…
The honey bottling process is often debated amongst new and experienced beekeepers. But most beekeepers agree that you should give your honey time to settle after the extraction process. So, how long should your honey sit before you…
Taking a bit of time to plan your honey harvest and storage will ensure a smooth honey extraction process. But sometimes things just happen, and you could have a whole bunch of honey frames and no way to…
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 produce. It will…
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 to make honeycomb? On…
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 productive…