With any activity or hobby, you want to make sure that you are following the best possible practices. Otherwise, there’s almost no point in doing it. This is why, with beekeeping, you would want to make sure that…
As I began my beekeeping journey, I found it very confusing to understand the different terms commonly used. Brood boxes and supers are commonly used to describe different parts of a beehive but are often poorly explained. The…
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…