Beekeeping is such an enjoyable and rewarding experience that most beekeepers, especially new beekeepers, wonder if you could actually earn a full-time income doing it. Is it really possible to become a profitable full-time beekeeper and if so,…
Beekeeping is a never-ending learning experience and learning how to properly prepare your bees for the winter is no different. There are several different aspects of winterizing your bees but ensuring they have enough honey is one of…
Every time a beekeeper goes to collect honey from their hives, they’re directly exposing themselves to thousands of bees at a time. However, that doesn’t mean that beekeepers are being stung repeatedly whenever they’re around their hives. So,…
A common topic discussed by new and experienced beekeepers is how close beehives should be located. Like everything in beekeeping your local conditions and experience will ultimately determine where you land on this topic. So, how close should…
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? Most experienced beekeepers will…
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 and their local bee populations while…