Location is very important for a hive. If you don’t put your hive in a proper location, it can leave your bees vulnerable to all sorts of...

Once you know how to inspect, you need to know what you look for. Here are the things I look out for when inspecting. The Queen Keep an...

Inspections are one of the most important parts when it comes to beekeeping. It allows you to see the condition of the hive. You can see...

When people start beekeeping they usually get one hive of bees. Once they get their bees and install them into their hive, they start...

During times when nectar is scarce, bees have been known to go and take honey from other hives. This is known as robbing. Like a feeding...

There are particular times of year when food access for bees is low. This is a good time to put out sugar water for them to supplement...

What is a bee smoker? A bee smoker is a device used in beekeeping to calm the honeybees while inspecting the hive. (See below the smoker...

Air flow through a hive is extremely important. It helps keep the hive cool, dries out the honey, and even assists with temperature...

Do you need a little help sprucing up your hive? Here are 15 of our go to bee themed items for adding bee-uty to a space! Elrene Home...

If you have only purchased honey from the grocery store, more than likely what you are bringing home isn't real honey. But what is it...

Before you begin to take up beekeeping, there are things to consider before buying your equipment or how you want to get your bees. Most...

At some point during your beekeeping, you will get stung. It happens. You will not avoid it, but there are several things you can do to...

Once you have gathered all of your necessary equipment, how do you get your first hive of bees? There are several options, but I would...

As the season progresses, there will be more equipment you will need to take care of your hives and obtain your bees sweet and delicious...

When beginning a journey in beekeeping, it can be overwhelming to navigate your first steps. The best chance you can give yourself is...