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Beeswax Wood Finish and Furniture Polish: Always Been the Best…

Once – and not so terribly long ago – just about ALL wood finish products were made with beeswax. But mass-produced products made without beeswax (largely to save money) gradually eased beeswax wood finish products to the back of the shelf. In recent years, though, beeswax-based products have been making a comeback. And for some […]

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Installing Package Bees (It’s Really Not Hard!)

Time for installing package bees in my new hive. If you’re beginning beekeeping, package bees are a great way to stock your first hive. And installing them is easy, as you’ll see. Be Prepared! If you’re beginning beekeeping and just starting your first hive, having everything that you’ll need on-hand and ready will make the

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Beeswax Pellets: Natural and Organic Pastilles for Candle Making and Skincare

Beeswax pellets (also known as beeswax beads and beeswax pastilles) are probably the most convenient and easy form of beeswax to use. They are made from the wax secretions of honeybees. Want to whip up some age-defying, homemade face cream or keep your lips luscious with some homemade lip balm? Planning on making some exquisite-smelling

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What Is Bee Pollen?

It’s an astoundingly nutritious substance. It’s a rich source of protein that provides many of the vitamins, minerals and trace nutrients that honey bees (and humans!) need to survive and thrive. What Exactly Is Pollen (before the bees get to it)? Before delving into the topic of “what is bee pollen?” it might be best

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Bee Pollen Research Studies: What can we Learn From Them?

There really haven’t been very many bee pollen research studies conducted. Certainly not enough to absolutely prove that bee pollen is as beneficial as many claim. But have these studies removed the aura of intrigue surrounding the use of bee pollen? Not really… Bee Pollen Antioxidants Pharmaceutical University in Gifu, Japan, found bee pollen to

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