Have you ever stopped to wonder why honeycomb is always hexagonal? The answer lies in the practicality of this shape for honey storage, as well as the efficiency of hexagons for packing and stability. But there’s more to it than just practicality – the evolutionary origins of hexagonal honeycomb also play a role in its … Read more
Are you a fan of honey and looking to take your love for it to the next level? Then you need to try honeycomb! This natural, unprocessed product has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its unique texture and flavor. Honeycomb is essentially the waxy structure that honeybees use to store their honey, … Read more
As a beekeeper, winter can be a challenging time for you and your bees. It’s essential to take the necessary steps to ensure your hives survive the cold weather and emerge strong in the spring. Winter tasks for beekeepers include: Insulating the hive Protecting it from harsh weather conditions Monitoring the hive for signs of … Read more
Last Updated: Just like the mosquito in Jurassic Park, the earliest recorded honeybee was also found encased in amber. It was found in Myanmar and has been dated as being over 100 million years old. Today there are approximately 20,000 species of bee. Despite popular belief, most bees live in solitary existence. For example, bumblebees … Read more
There are numerous benefits to keeping bees at home no matter where you live. But, what do you do about beehive placement? After all, where you set up your bee hive is essential to its success. There are three main factors you have to consider when trying to decide where you should be setting up … Read more
We all know that bees are important to our environment. Bees pollinate 80% of our crops and perform $15 billion in ecological services in the United States alone. However, In only one quarter of 2018, we lost 16% of honeybee colonies. This fact and similar statistics are a major cause for concern. If you want to help pollinators and slow … Read more
If you’re considering becoming a beekeeper, you’re well aware that there’s no creature quite so remarkable than the humble honey bee. For centuries, humans have raised bees for the long list of benefits they provide — from supplying sweet honey to pollinating the crops, we need to survive. Because bees are worth celebrating, here are … Read more
In a world where nearly every process ad been industrialized and consumers can no longer trust most products, more and more people are going DIY. What better way to get in touch with the natural world than to raise your own bees? It may seem like a daunting hobby to begin, but there are few … Read more
Honey production starts when field bees collect nectar from flowers. You may notice some of your bees returning from the field with what appears to be a swollen abdomen- this is the nectar. Back in the hive, the field bees share their nectar with the worker bees and the transformation to honey begins. Bees add … Read more